Human Resources Generalist at Washington Penn

<p><strong>Summary</strong></p> <p>The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing the complete scope of HR related duties in the following functional areas: payroll administration, benefits administration recruiting/onboarding, training, performance management and policy implementation.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities </strong></p> <ul> <li>Administers human resource plans and procedures for all facility personnel across the three Washington plants.</li> <li>Processes weekly and bi-weekly payroll</li> <li>Works with supervisors and HR employees across all US operations to process all aspects of payroll including, time card review, special payments, garnishment, bonuses, etc.</li> <li>Works closely with the Compensation and Benefits Manager to administer benefits information, including open enrollment, changes and communication and enters employees into the benefit management system.</li> <li>Maintains HRIS and keeps employee files up to date and accurate including new hires and terminations</li> <li>Works closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager to develop staffing strategies and leads the hiring process at the facility</li> <li>Presents offers of employment and schedules necessary background, physical testing and drug testing.</li> <li>Conducts new employee onboarding and orientation for the plants</li> <li>Communicates, explains and manages personnel policies and procedures.</li> <li>Participates with the HR Director and Plant Management in developing department goals, objectives, and systems for the facility.</li> <li>Manages FMLA cases.</li> <li>Manages short and long-term disability as well as Workers Compensation cases.</li> <li>Handles employee relations and grievances as needed.</li> <li>Conduct incident investigations</li> <li>Communicates with WPP HR Director regarding terminations or resignations. Gets counseling and guidance on terminations.</li> <li>Conducts exit interviews.</li> <li>Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as designated.</li> <li>Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.</li> <li>Performs other related duties as required and assigned</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Recommended Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field</li> <li>At least 2 years of experience in HR in a manufacturing environment, including union experience</li> <li>Able to multi-task priorities among the 3 Washington, PA plants</li> <li>High attention to detail</li> <li>Communicates effectively with employees and management</li> <li>Process oriented</li> <li>Excellent written skills</li> <li>Results oriented</li> <li>Strong collaborator</li> <li>Able to travel approximately 15%</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Working Conditions</strong></p> <ul> <li>Office and Manufacturing Environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Responsibility for Safety, Health &amp; Environmental</strong></p> <ul> <li>Individual is expected to perform job duties safely and in compliance with documentation outlined in the Safety, Health &amp; Environmental system.</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Quality</strong></p> <ul> <li>Individual is expected to perform job duties in compliance with defined management system requirements.</li> </ul>