HR Generalist

* This is an onsite position in Cedar Falls, IA

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Serve as a value-add partner and subject matter expert on HR administrative processing including leave administration, workers’ compensation, recruitment, employee relations and HR systems.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support leave management processes including FMLA, ADA, Parental Leave and Disability.
• Support the administration of the Worker’s Compensation and Occupational Health programs.
• Lead the HR support for union job bidding process, including analyzing workforce data.
• Lead the hourly production recruiting process including sourcing, interviewing, candidate selection and new hire orientation.
• Support the annual engagement survey, data analysis and action plans as needed.
• Create timely and accurate routine reports for internal and external customers.
• Coordinate annual employee events and/or lead special projects.
• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions.
• Build strong relationships with HR peers, employees and Leaders across the organization.
• Provide advice and input on general employee issues.
• Provide timely customer service in response to employee questions and requests
• Understand and apply union CBA language to all processes
• Understand and support Union employee benefit programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality with human resources records, including employee and organizational data.
• Manage third party vendor relationships for employee programs.
• Function as a subject matter expert for HR systems.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Facilitate feedback to key stakeholders; working closely with appropriate parties to ensure timely production of appropriate documentation and sign off.
• Support execution, planning, and facilitation of employee relations and engagement initiatives.
• Work with a high level of confidentiality and discretion in dealing with sensitive employee or organizational information.
• Serve as a backup to other HR team members as needed.
• Identify process improvements and implement upon approval.
• Maintain HR intranet site and digital HR boards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum two years’ Human Resources generalist experience preferred.
• Experience in a union setting preferred.
• Experience with UKG Dimensions and Workday preferred.
• Professional certification a plus.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, empathy, tact and confidentiality.
• Ability to be sensitive to corporate needs, candidate/employee goodwill and the public image.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to think critically.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong initiative and the ability to independently prioritize tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions.
• Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone and in person.
• Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use.
• General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization, enlisting the needed cooperation for successful implementation of programs and other measures needed to meet performance standards.