Administers policies relating to all phases of Plant hourly human resources activity by partnering with Piston leaders to ensure clear and consistent understanding of the company’s policies and procedures, to improve morale, enhance work relationships, increase productivity and employee retention. The Plant Human Resources Generalist keeps records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.  As well as advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.  Identifies and clarifies and reports employee issues, evaluate potential solutions to improve employee and supervisor performance. Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.  procedures, and fostering an open and honest workplace.

Trains supervisors in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.  Plans and conducts new hourly employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward policies, procedures and company goals.  Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.

Some Essential Duties and Responsibilities INCLUDE (but not limited to): Others may be assigned.

• Administer benefits programs such as vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance for hourly employees.

• Partners with Plant and leadership to proactively address and resolve routine and complex problems by applying policy knowledge and experience, facilitating problem solving, providing guidance and advice in a way that integrates with the Plant/business needs.
• Evaluates and recommends improvements to HR processes and procedures.
• Administer hourly performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the organization.
• Maintain positive performance, work habits, overall attitude, conduct and demeanor.
• Assist with accident investigations and prepare reports for insurance carrier.
• Prepare layoff notices and manage unemployment claims and compliance.
• Prepare employee separation notices, and related documentation, and conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Fosters a strong and positive work environment through teambuilding, fair policies.

   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk to hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. No specific vision abilities are required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a Human Resource Generalist role
• Bachelor's degree Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related role

Preferred SKILLS/qualifications:

• PHR and/or SPHR preferred

EEO Statement:

Piston Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.