Human Resources Generalist

Job Description:

Are you ready to join a destination employer where you can really make a difference for the employees and the company? Leer, Inc. is searching for a Human Resources Generalist to join our team Come join us and help drive the culture of the organization to the next level - and have fun every day doing it

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Leads and coordinates the employment processes for the Carroll, Iowa location including interviewing, making job offers, hiring, terminations, promotions, corrective actions, and performance plans. Compose radio, newspaper and online advertisements. Partner with external resources such as schools, staffing agencies, and other community resources to source applicants.

2. Lead and drive the culture for the Carroll Leer team

3. Ensure supervisors are completing employee 30, 60, and 90 day evaluations as well as annual evaluations and provide input as needed.

4. Manage time records and absence tracking for all employees.

5. Track and prepare all performance and corrective actions issued at the Carroll site. Coach and mentor supervisors on how to give corrective action and performance plans.

6. Assists in leading Leer safety and first aid committees and active member of the DAHI Safety Committee. Partner with the Safety Coordinator to keep employees safe and drive a culture of safety.

7. Responsible for maintaining the OSHA log and completion of first report of injury forms, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Follow up on all injuries with employees and doctors. Organize and maintain all injury files accurately.

8. Complete all paperwork for SHARP's eligibility and participate in OSHA inspection. Develop and present to all employees any curriculum needed for OSHA training such as Walking & Working Surfaces and Isocyanate Spill process annual safety training.

9. Understand all company and governmental rules for FMLA and disability. Complete paperwork on behalf of employer for leave. Follows regulations to approve FMLA for the Carroll site and track for each employee.

10. Manage medical information related to workers' compensation, disabilities, and other personal records and forms.

11. Advise plant management in appropriate resolution of team member relations issues and corrective action. Keep Human Resources leadership informed of any issues that arise. Participate in meetings and provide the documentation for file.

12. Schedule and conduct benefit meetings for the Carroll team. Ensure new employees complete all benefit enrollment accurately and follow-up on enrollees. Help employees understand benefits and all that Leer offers, answering any questions as needed.

13. Act as the technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems related to the human resources function.

14. Participate in compensation surveys, assist in developing new wage scales as necessary and develop new position descriptions as requested.

15. Manages the performance review process to ensure employees receive feedback, coaching and development opportunities and leads the semi-annual/annual reviews.

16. Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field from four-year college or university; and three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective oral and written communications and presentation skills are essential, as are interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of HR laws and pending legislation is necessary.
• Knowledge of safety and OSHA regulations and guidelines.
• The ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues is required.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• The ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports and to plan, coordinate and administer complex administrative systems and processes is necessary.
• Operational knowledge of payroll policies, regulations and procedures and a working knowledge of the Leer benefit plans, insurance and retirement policies, regulations and procedures are required.
• PC skills to include: MS Office software, such as Excel and Word, and other internal management and Human Resources systems is necessary.
• The ability to work with frequent, established deadlines is required.
• Organizational and analytical skills are required.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse populations is required.
• The ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals is required. Employee development and performance management skills are essential.

So, what do you get out of working at Leer, Inc. beyond a friendly work environment and the best teammates around? A competitive compensation package that other manufacturers can't beat. Take a look

ESOP Distributions

• An ESOP is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Like mentioned above, Leer Inc. is 100% employee owned. That means you will be an employee-owner and own a piece of the company. Trust us when we say, if you include your yearly ESOP payments, we offer a compensation package that's difficult to beat. Don't believe us? Stop in and we'll show you.
• Generous Paid Time Off (Starts at 3-Weeks in 1st Full Year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance (Subsidized by Leer)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer)
• Life Insurance (Paid by Leer)
• 401(K)
• Shoe stipend for steel toes
• Leer Gear
• Cares Program - up to 50% off fitness equipment or gym membership
• Community involvement hours

About Leer Inc.

Be part of making iconic products that make all the difference in hospitals, restaurants, and more. We're proud to be an essential business and support other industries who keep us healthy and fed.

Leer, Inc. is a growing company that is all about our team members. Really. We're 100% employee-owned.

What does employee-owned mean?

We share the wealth. After all, if you're putting in the sweat, you deserve the benefit

A few benefits of being 100% employee owned:

• Yearly, extra financial incentives (on top of your salary)
• A retirement option to make your golden years truly golden
• Full-company transparency because everyone's work is everyone's success

Being all about our team pays off in a big way. We can't stop growing and with more than 30 employees who've been with us for more than a decade (or two), you know that our employees are some of the most satisfied in the area.

We are dedicated to opening new doors for every employee, personally and professionally. If you want to learn more about what that looks like for individuals, reach out We'd love to share our stories.

We're looking for team players to help us sustain our growth and continue to make Leer, Inc. not just an industry-leading manufacturer but one of the best places to work in the Midwest.

Oh, and we should mention that we're all about cross-training, internal mobility, and investing in our employees.

Next Steps

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