Human Resources Generalist

We are looking for an HR Generalist to handle a variety of personnel related administrative duties. Your role is to act as the liaison between the HR team and employees, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of all queries. You will also support our daily HR activities and assist in coordinating HR policies, processes and relevant documents.

Our ideal candidate has a strong interest in the HR field. Familiarity with our industry (manufacturing) and knowledge of governmental regulations is also an advantage. For this role, you should be able to work autonomously and assist in more complex HR duties, like reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews and answering inquiries from employees.

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist with the administration of human resource policies and procedures

Maintain employee files, workers’ compensation claims and accident reports, employee benefits plan paperwork and run labor reports

Ensure all job descriptions are up to date and verified by employees annually

Coordinate approval of new employee procedures, Employee Handbook updates and execution, and distribution of changes

Track completion of performance reviews at least twice a year and track progress through Paychex HRIS software

Maintain absentee records for employees and contract staffing personnel to include recording hours and notifying management of time away from work

Assist in the investigations and conflict resolution management and recommend appropriate resolution of employee relations issues

Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs

Promote and adhere to a culture of compliance

Contribute to Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and provide support with policies, procedures, and reporting’s compliance

Maintain records of benefits plan participation such as insurance, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, training and employee statistics for government reporting

Satisfactory completion of all assigned federal, state and company training

Support safety committee to promote the safety and welfare of all employees and contract employment agency personnel

Collaborate with Recruiting, interview, test, and selection of candidates to fill vacant positions

Maintain positive relationship with all outsourced contract staffing agencies

Assist HR Director to Fill all open employee and contract labor needs in a timely manner

Ensure all new hires and contract personnel complete the onboarding procedure and required new hire processing within their first week of work

Maintain, administer, and track all training programs required by the company or mandated by the government

Serve as backup for HR Director to Administer hourly and salary payroll, commissions and bonuses through Paychex and ensure all earnings, deductions and time off is accurate and other tasks

Oversee benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, paid time off, sick leave, leave of absence, Cobra, unemployment claims. 401K enrollment and employee assistance

Assists with ISO certification requirements annually

Contribute with the relationship with outsourced technology services vendor

Conduct employee satisfaction surveys at least twice a year

Maintains bulletin boards of required employee postings and general information

Facilitate employee communications through companywide email announcements, small group sessions and periodic one-on-one meetings

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Human resources in manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Franklin Park, IL 60131 (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Human Resources: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Franklin Park, IL 60131 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person