Human Resources Generalist

Potter Electric - Roanoke, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Roanoke, VA

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Human Resources Generalist at Valcom plays a crucial role in administering a variety of HR functions, focusing on tactical and operational HR tasks. This position supports the HR department in implementing and managing HR policies, procedures, and programs to ensure smooth and efficient operations and employee relations. The HR Generalist will lead the recruitment process, which includes job postings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, conducting drug screens, and performing background checks. Additionally, this role coordinates and conducts new employee orientations, ensuring a seamless onboarding process and the completion of necessary documentation. In collaboration with production, the HR Generalist will work on temporary agency contracts and coordinate with temporary agencies. This position also contributes to the safety program, managing worker's compensation claims and OSHA 300 recording. Serving as a point of contact for employee inquiries and issues, the HR Generalist provides guidance on HR policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. The HR Generalist supports the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans, and assists in the implementation and administration of performance management programs, including performance reviews and development plans. This role also coordinates training sessions and workshops to support employee development and compliance with required training. As a backup to the payroll administrator, the HR Generalist coordinates new hires with the administrator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. Furthermore, this position generates and analyzes HR reports and metrics, providing insights to support decision-making and assists in organizing and promoting employee engagement activities and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment process, including job postings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, drug screens, and conducting background checks.
• Coordinate and conduct new employee orientations, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and completion of necessary documentation.
• Work with production on temporary agency contracts and coordinate with temporary agencies.
• Contribute to the safety program, including the management of worker's compensation claims and OSHA 300 recording.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and issues, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure communication and compliance with HR policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Support the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.
• Assist in the implementation and administration of performance management programs, including performance reviews and development plans.
• Coordinate training sessions and workshops to support employee development and compliance with required training.
• Serve as backup to the payroll administrator and coordinate new hires with the administrator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Generate and analyze HR reports and metrics, providing insights to support decision-making.
• Assist in organizing and promoting employee engagement activities and initiatives and serving on committees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
• Minimum of three years of experience in an HR generalist role or similar position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to address and resolve employee issues and concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all HR tasks and documentation.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and MS Office applications.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety programs.

Benefits

• Participation in an ownership program of Potter Global Technologies.
• Employee engagement activities and initiatives.
• Professional development opportunities.