Human Resources Generalist

Pratt Industries; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Carlisle, PA is seeking an entry level Human Resources Generalist for the North Central Converting Division. The role handles all phases of employment, from advertising and recruiting to onboarding, with travel possible for business needs.

You will report to the Divisional HR Manager, support benefits administration, employee relations, and HR reporting. A BS in HR or related field and 2–4 years manufacturing HR experience preferred; relocation possibility in the future.

Qualifications

• Two to Four years’ experience as a HR generalist or HR Manager.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel)
• BS degree in HR Management/Business Mgmt
• Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of employment including advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, placement of personnel, orientation programs, exit interviews, and unemployment compensation hearings.
• Strong recruiting experience
• Investigate hotline calls, employee complaints to seek positive resolution in a speedy manner.
• Administer all employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FMLA and vacation, paid sick leave.
• Serve as primary source of contact to managers, employees, working under the supervision of the Divisional HR Manager on all human resource related matters.
• Maintain and administer HR reports and records as required by state and federal laws.
• Maintain and update personnel files and I-9 files
• Compute, post, and maintain reports related to employee leave and absentees.
• Assist with processing biweekly payroll
• Assist in managing Temporary Agencies supplying labor to the plant.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to do some travel to any other location Divisional HR Manager designates on as needed basis.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Participation in daily/weekly Production meetings, Safety meetings, employee meetings, and or conference calls.
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Recruiting

Employee relations

Communication skills

Payroll support

Education

BS degree in HR Management/Business Mgmt

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Pratt Industries is currently seeking an entry level Human Resources Generalist for the North Central Converting Division based out of Carlisle, PA that later might be open to relocation. Travel is only required per business needs.

Duties

• Direct all phases of employment including advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, placement of personnel, orientation programs, exit interviews, and unemployment compensation hearings.
• Strong recruiting experience
• Investigate hotline calls, employee complaints to seek positive resolution in a speedy manner.
• Administer all employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FMLA and vacation, paid sick leave.
• Serve as primary source of contact to managers, employees, working under the supervision of the Divisional HR Manager on all human resource related matters.
• Maintain and administer HR reports and records as required by state and federal laws.
• Maintain and update personnel files and I-9 files
• Compute, post, and maintain reports related to employee leave and absentees.
• Assist with processing biweekly payroll
• Assist in managing Temporary Agencies supplying labor to the plant. And hold the Temporary Agencies accountable to Pratt Industries Hiring Criteria.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to do some travel to any other location Divisional HR Manager designates on as needed basis.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. There is potential to serve multiple locations.
• Participation in daily/weekly Production meetings, Safety meetings, employee meetings, and or conference calls.
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Leadership Attributes

• Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.

Strong recruiting skills – Heavy volume of recruiting

• Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead his/her personnel to a successful resolution.
• Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.
• Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.
• Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative.

Requirements/Education/Experience

• Two to Four years’ experience as a HR generalist or HR Manager.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literate (proficient in MS Word, MS Excel)
• BS degree in HR Management/Business Mgmt
• Manufacturing experience

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, operating and maintenance instructions, regulatory laws and manuals, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

Technical Skills

Computer literate (MS Office including Word and Excel) Proficient knowledge and application of HR laws and regulations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear, sit and stand. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment can be, at times, loud.

In office role

Pay is based off of experience and starting at 60-65K