HR Generalist

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a professional position responsible for assisting with a variety of human resource related functions. Performs all duties in accordance with established company policies and practices, under the direction of the Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development. As the HR Generalist, you will manage diverse, day-to-day human resources functions, covering the entire employee lifecycle from recruiting and onboarding new hires to benefits administration, performance management, policy enforcement, and employee relations, acting as a crucial, multi-skilled point person. You will manage daily department responsibilities like payroll time card approval, temporary worker coordination and attendance.  You with the other members of the HR Team will bridge strategic HR goals with daily operations.  This position is onsite.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Assist in the recruitment of new employees: screen candidates, coordinate interviews, arrange pre-employment screenings. Prepare new hire packets, Conduct company orientation and initial safety and cGMP training for all new hires.
• Manage temporary labor staffing for both Clinton and Centerbrook production sites. Includes identifying needs with Production management, securing temporary contract workers with employment agencies, verifying and reporting hours worked on a daily and weekly basis.
• Assist in the application and interpretation of company policies and practices to ensure equity and fairness. Prepare documentation and work with leaders on solutions for disciplinary issues. Collaborate with leaders during disciplinary meetings between employee and supervisor. Identify areas of potential liability and communicate them immediately. Keep leadership advised on any potential disciplinary issues, advancements and ongoing PIPs.
• Coordination of benefits: assist with annual and new employee enrollment of insurances, FSA & HSA's, 401k. Assist in communication and processing of COBRA and Workers' Compensation.
• Manage leaves of absence.  Coordinate FMLA/ CT Paid Leave/ Workers Compensation cases.   Keep leaders current on changes of status and follow up return dates and restrictions. 
• Maintain accurate time and attendance records for non-exempt employees. Oversee PTO balances and proper usage per Company policies. 
• Support planning and facilitating Company events, such as Employee Appreciation events and Company celebrations and/or holiday celebrations ... etc.
• Administrative functions: process employee record changes in ADP/HRIS; complete wage/employment verifications, generate employee reports, maintain personnel files and other required documentation.
• Safety administration. OSHA programs, complete OSHA 300 logs, facilitate safety meetings, support accident/incident review and reporting.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years HR experience, manufacturing environment preferred
• Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred
• SHRM CP or CSP Certification preferred (or willing to complete)
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and Connecticut State labor laws
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Good organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Willingness to lead through example  
• High level of integrity, ethics, honesty and fairness
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment

LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS

• This position will cover both of our locations in Clinton and in Centerbrook.