Human Resources Generalist

Aquarius Professional Staffing; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquarius Professional Staffing is seeking an HR Generalist to independently manage HR programs for a 500+ employee organization. The role covers interviewing, wage and salary administration, training, benefits, and policy interpretation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3+ years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, with hands-on Workday and UKG/payroll familiarity, and strong communication skills to coach managers and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 1–3+ years HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with Employee Relations.
• Experience with Workday.

Responsibilities

• Carry out HR policies and programs across interviewing, wage/salary admin, personnel admin, training, and benefits.
• Oversee HR operations for 500+ employees.
• Manage 15+ employee relations cases per month.
• Communicate and interpret HR policies and procedures.
• Coach managers and staff on performance, terminations, harassment, and discrimination.
• Coordinate employee activities and programs.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
• Recruit, screen, and interview applicants; extend offers.
• Conduct job analyses and write job descriptions for non-benchmark roles.
• Assist with open enrollment and benefits education.

Skills

Employee relations

Communication/presentation

Problem solving

Windows proficiency

General PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

UKG

Payroll systems

Job description

Shifts/Openings Available At This Time:

What you will be doing as the HR Generalist:

• Independently carry out policies and programs covering several or all of the following: employment interviewing, wage and salary administration, personnel administration, training, and benefits administration.
• Oversight of 500+ employees.
• Manage 15+ Employee Relations cases a month.
• Responsible for communication and interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
• Coaches/consults with managers and employees on issues including: performance, terminations, sexual harassment, discrimination, etc.
• Coordinate all employee activities/programs.
• Interprets and complies with all state and federal laws.
• Monitor and approve applicable salary increases; check to see that they are within guidelines.
• Conduct preliminary job analysis and creates job descriptions of non-benchmark positions through a job evaluation process.
• Communicate and interpret all benefit changes and policies.
• Educate employees about their benefits and coordinates open enrollment periods. Research and resolve employee benefit problems and questions.
• Participates in team projects that address strategic initiatives as directed by the HR Manager.
• Recruit, screen, and interview internal and external applicants to fill current or expected job vacancies.
• Review and evaluate applicant’s work history, education, training, and other qualifications.
• Source candidate from both internal and external sources.
• Expedite and coordinates internal transfers. Refer candidates to the hiring manager.
• Notify applicants of consideration or rejection; interviews those selected that meet organization’s qualifications. Inform candidates of job’s duties/responsibilities, compensation and benefits programs, work schedule/conditions, career advancement opportunities, etc.
• Arrange for interviews and travel/lodging of selected applicants and company’s expense, as necessary.
• Speak with/to a variety of external contacts including Employment Agencies to provide information regarding job possibilities and career opportunities.
• Perform reference and background checks.
• Prepare and extend job offers; prepare and/or authorize appropriate paperwork.
• Participate in the design and placement of employment advertising.
• Handle all relocation requirements for selected candidate.

What you will need as the HR Generalist:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 1-3+ years of experience in HR - preferably in manufacturing. Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
• Strong experience with Employee Relations
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, preferably manufacturing.
• Must have experience with Workday
• UKG system experience or worked in payroll strongly preferred.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Company’s software packages.