Human Resources Generalist

$70,000 - $80,000/Yr

Kane Logistics - Kenosha, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Kenosha, WI

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The HR Generalist manages the administration of the human resources policies, procedures, and programs for his/her assigned facility. This role is crucial in ensuring that the HR functions align with the overall goals of the organization. The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in various functional areas including departmental development, Human Resources Information System (ADP), associate relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organizational development, and employment. The position requires a proactive approach to managing HR functions and ensuring compliance with legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources. In this role, the HR Generalist will partner with the Compensation team to conduct wage surveys within the labor market and analyze wage and salary data to determine a competitive compensation plan. The HR Generalist will also be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, testing, and selecting associates to fill vacant positions, as well as coordinating new hire and new leader orientations. Additionally, the HR Generalist will coordinate training and cross-training activities within facilities and assist with hosting events designed to increase morale and enhance company culture. The HR Generalist will ensure that facility leadership is fully trained and up to date on all performance management activities, including reviews, goal setting, and development planning. This position will also involve partnering with the corporate HR team to investigate and advise management on appropriate resolutions for associate relations issues. The HR Generalist will prepare associate separation notices and related documentation, conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations, and prepare reports to recommend procedures aimed at reducing absenteeism and turnover. Furthermore, the HR Generalist will represent the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations when needed, process temporary labor requests, and coordinate associate events with the operations team. Administrative functions for the General Manager and other site operations leaders will also be part of the responsibilities, along with observing and enforcing company safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Partners with Compensation team to conduct wage surveys within labor market or analyze wage and salary data to determine competitive compensation plan.
• Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects associates to fill vacant positions.
• Coordinates new hire and new leader orientations.
• Coordinates training and cross-training activities within facilities.
• Assists with hosting events designed to increase morale and company culture.
• Ensures facility leadership is fully trained and is up to date on all performance management activities (including but not limited to reviews, goal setting, development planning, etc).
• Partners with corporate HR team to formally and informally investigate and advise management in appropriate resolution of associate relations issues.
• Writes and responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Prepares associate separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Prepares reports and recommends procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations when needed.
• Processes temporary labor requests to fill needs within facilities.
• Coordinates associate events with operations team.
• Assists with administrative functions for General Manager and other site operations leaders and Human Resources.
• Observes all company safety rules and assists in enforcement as appropriate.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience as an HR specialist, preferably in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or business-related field preferred.
• Strong oral and written skill set.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with ADP platforms, including E-Time, Enterprise, ADPRM helpful.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule within a 24/7 operation.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching program
• Medical, Dental, Vision (short wait period) (multiple options available)
• Company paid short term disability
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Friendly and Open-Door culture