Human Resource Generalist

Hyosung Hico Ltd; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

Bonus programs

Job summary

Hyosung HICO, Ltd. in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support HR functions in a manufacturing environment, with primary responsibility for employee relations, policy administration, attendance management, corrective action, benefits administration, and HRIS.

The role includes maintaining employee records, ensuring legal compliance, generating reports, and partnering with supervisors to foster positive relations while upholding confidentiality across multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field with 3+ years HR experience required.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing workforce and multi-shift operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations related to employee relations matters and document findings.
• Work with supervisors to ensure policy compliance, attendance management, and corrective actions.
• Counsel employees and managers on benefits, leave, and workplace concerns.
• Manage leave programs (FMLA, ADA, Workers' Comp, etc.) and administer benefits.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and prepare HR reports.

Skills

Employee relations

Attendance administration

Policy interpretation

Benefits administration

HRIS administration

Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Hyosung HICO we’re transforming the future of energy from our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN. By investing in cutting‑edge technology and empowering our diverse and talented team, we ensure that every transformer we produce meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

Hyosung HICO is seeking to fill a Human Resource Generalist position. The ideal candidate will provide professional Human Resources generalist support for a broad range of HR functions in a manufacturing environment, with primary responsibility for employee relations, policy administration, attendance management, corrective action, benefits administration, leave administration, HRIS administration, reporting, compliance, and maintenance of employee records in accordance with Company policy and applicable law

OUR BENEFITS – BEST BENEFITS IN THE INDUSTRY!

• Free Medical Insurance Option – A company paid 100% medical insurance option for you and your family, effective on the first day of the month after hire date
• Free Life Insurance – Employer paid basic life insurance – 1X Annual salary plus an additional $20,000 coverage: Optional buy for dependent coverage
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and 12 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Assistance
• Bonuses – Monthly Attendance (production and some other hourly roles), Annual, and Quarterly bonus eligibility (Bonuses are not guaranteed and are based on several factors such as company and individual performance)

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Conduct investigations related to employee relations matters, workplace concerns, policy violations, disciplinary issues, and employee complaints; document findings and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Work closely with supervisors in assigned business units to ensure policy compliance, attendance management, positive employee relations, and administration of corrective actions and disciplinary processes.
• Respond to and counsel employees, supervisors, and managers regarding employee relations matters, Company policies and procedures, benefits, attendance, and workplace concerns.
• Promote employee welfare and positive employee relations by serving as a liaison between employees and management and assisting in the resolution of workplace issues.
• Manage corrective action processes related to attendance, conduct, and performance concerns, ensuring consistency, documentation accuracy, and policy compliance.
• Administer leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, Workers Compensation, military leave, parental leave, and other Company-sponsored leave programs in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Administer Company-sponsored benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs.
• Coordinate and administer the annual Open Enrollment process, including employee communications, benefit education, enrollment activities, vendor coordination, and issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefit-related questions, enrollment changes, claims issues, eligibility matters, and vendor escalations.
• Utilize HRIS by maintaining data integrity, employee records, user access, system functionality, and ongoing process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records, files, and data and ensure compliance with Company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Support and assist HYOSUNG HICO’s Human Resources staff and other staff as needed.
• Know HYOSUNG HICO’s Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies. Be able to fully discuss the importance of these policies and how they impact work.

THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED.

THE NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Support HRIS implementations, upgrades, testing, audits, reporting enhancements, and system optimization projects.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute HR reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics, including headcount, turnover, attendance, leaveutilization, and benefitsenrollment data
• Assist with payroll review, auditing, approvals, and reconciliation activities to support data accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and promote employee wellness initiatives, health awareness activities, and benefitseducation efforts to support employee engagement and utilizationof benefit programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of progressive Human Resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing workforce operating multiple shifts preferred but not required.
• Advanced experience in employee relations, attendance administration, corrective action, and policy interpretation in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience administering employee benefits, annual Open Enrollment, benefitscommunication, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Advanced experience administering FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation, and other leave of absence programs
• Experience utilizing HRIS, including system maintenance, implementation support, upgrades, testing, reporting, and data integrity management.
• Advanced understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws, HR compliance, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Advancedproficiencywith Microsoft Office, HRIS platforms, reporting tools, and HR technology systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing within a multi‑cultural work environment; multilingual skills are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and priorities.
• Bilingual is a plus
• Primarily works in an office environment with regular use of standard office equipment such as a computer, telephone, copier, scanner, and related technology.
• Position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and to move throughout office and manufacturing areas as needed.
• Must be able to conduct routine floor walks in a manufacturing environment and occasionally work outdoors when supporting plant operations or employee matters while wearing required PPE
• Requires the ability to walk, bend, reach, and travel between departments; maintain awareness of surroundings in a manufacturing setting.
• Analyze information, identify trends, and draw conclusions from quantitative and qualitative data.

Hyosung HICO, Ltd., is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Hyosung HICO, Ltd., not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

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