Sr. HR Generalist

Position Summary

We are seeking a self-driven, team-oriented, passionate-about-people professional to join our leadership team in Ashland (home site) and Upper Sandusky The Senior HR Generalist is the “go-to” HR Partner on all matters associated with the HR function at the site level, including employee relations, employee life cycle management (hiring, onboarding, performance, offboarding), training, communications, discipline, employee engagement, benefits, workers compensation, and HR projects. 

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the HR function Complete and handle actions associated with the employee life cycle Maintain close contact with the HR team and business operations team Assist with recruitment tasks as needed (e.g. interviews) Coach, counsel, and guide managers before the execution of employee disciplinary actions Support corporate initiatives (i.e. DE&I, wellbeing initiatives, attendance) Drive people processes to ensure that employees meet current and future standards Participate and/or manage specific projects as determined in the HR planning process Ensure cyclical processes are completed timely (goalsetting, performance reviews, engagement survey) Support line management in forecasting and planning talent pipeline requirements

Education, Experience and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required) 3-5 years of HR generalist work experience in a manufacturing environment Understanding of employment laws, principles, and practices Ability to independently problem-solve Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel Experience with HRIS and payroll systems and reporting Strong analytical, prioritization, interpersonal, teamwork, presentation, resource management, project management (from conception to completion) and planning skills PHR or SPHR certification helpful Experience with AI is helpful

Top Focus Areas

Building relationships with the business, including the HR team (remote), operations (on-site), and production employees (on-site; all shifts). Approach interactions with a professional, calm, and partnered demeanor, striving to provide solutions. Developing and supporting employee engagement initiatives and promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture Learning the business and utilizing data to make decisions that drive results Continuously seeking innovative solutions to improve processes and employee satisfaction Consistent communications and follow-through with all stakeholders, fostering an environment of collaboration

Key Competencies

Capacity to understand people issues impacting the business and how the business can create profit and value Ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively, as well as ability to influence others Ability to reach agreements and consensus despite differing goals and priorities Capacity to understand problems and issues in the context of the bigger picture and understand relationships among subcomponents Ability to use research methods effectively, including data collection, diagnostic, and analytical skills High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics (authentic, compassionate, genuine, honest, strong follow-through with commitments) Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

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