Human Resource Generalist

Major Tool & Machine - Albany, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Albany, OR

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The HR Generalist will support overall people development and corporate goals by providing a wide range of human resources services. This includes talent acquisition, employment processing, compensation management, health and welfare benefits administration, training and development, records management, health and safety compliance, employee relations, retention strategies, and ensuring legal compliance with employment laws. The HR Generalist will play a crucial role in fostering a positive workplace environment and enhancing employee engagement through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies. In addition to the core responsibilities, the HR Generalist will administer and maintain various human resource plans and procedures for the organization. This includes managing company handbooks, overseeing workers' compensation claims, and facilitating new hire orientation processes. The role also involves maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations related to labor laws, workers' compensation, and safety standards. The HR Generalist will lead the Safety Committee, ensuring that safety issues are identified and addressed promptly. The position requires the administration of the company’s employee performance evaluation system, which includes providing documentation and guidance to supervisors, sending review notifications, and monitoring the completion of evaluations for timeliness and accuracy. The HR Generalist will also advocate for the company’s wage and compensation philosophy, researching industry trends and making recommendations to the leadership team to maintain competitive compensation practices. Furthermore, the HR Generalist will actively work to resolve workplace conflicts, acting as a liaison between employees and senior management. This includes making recommendations for improvements to systems and practices that encourage employee engagement and guiding supervisors on effective goal setting, communication, counseling, and disciplinary actions. The role also encompasses supporting employee benefits programs, managing the HR Information Systems, and continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency within the HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains various human resource plans and procedures for the organization, including company handbooks, workers' compensation, and new hire orientation.
• Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations related to labor law, workers compensation, and safety.
• Leads the Safety Committee by organizing meetings and addressing identified safety issues.
• Administers the company employee performance evaluation system, providing documentation and guidance to supervisors.
• Maintains, promotes, and advocates for the company wage and compensation philosophy, researching industry trends and making recommendations to leadership.
• Actively works to resolve workplace conflicts and acts as a liaison between employees and Senior Management.
• Supports employee benefits programs such as COBRA, health, dental, optical, and life insurances, and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Manages the company HR Information Systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information and documents stored in the system.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of human resource experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation package
• Medical (3 medical plans to choose from)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life (Free Provided, options for supplemental on top)
• Disability Insurance (STD and LTD provided by the company for free)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off schedule
• Discretionary quarterly bonus program