HR Generalist

Position Summary

The HR Generalist manages diverse day-to-day HR functions, acting as a key contact for employees, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll, employee relations, training, and policy enforcement to support organizational goals and a positive work environment.  

Responsibilities 

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to payroll, time & attendance, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; training and development.

• Supports audit activity and internal audit scheduling for HR compliance items. 

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments- implementing and improving internal tracking as needed. 

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

• Administers new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.

• Maintain an understanding of site turnover and improvement initiatives. 

• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, escalating complex and/or sensitive matters to HR Manager and leadership as appropriate.

• Leads, attends and participates as appropriate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices for local site; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law working with HR Manager and corporate shared services. 

• This role supports multi-sites within the Greater Nashville location and will be primarily based in Sparta, TN. 

• Perform other related duties as needed and directed.

• Some time on shop floor exposed to manufacturing environment. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP a plus.
• Site HR leader experience a plus. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Must be able to stand/sit for extended periods of time.