Human Resources Generalist

Pratt Industries; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, based in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist for the North Central Converting Division. You will manage full-cycle recruiting, administer benefits, and advise managers on HR issues to support a busy manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong communication, compliance with HR laws, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting. Travel to other locations may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Two to four years’ HR experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel).
• BS degree in HR Management/Business Mgmt; manufacturing experience.
• Preferred SPHR or PHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of employment including advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, placement of personnel, orientation programs, exit interviews, and unemployment compensation hearings.
• Administer employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FMLA and vacation).
• Serve as primary contact to managers and employees on HR matters.
• Maintain HR reports and records per state and federal laws.
• Travel to other locations as needed.

Skills

Recruiting

Employee relations

Crisis management

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

BS degree in HR Management/Business Mgmt

SPHR or PHR certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Pratt Industries is currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist for the North Central Converting Division based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Duties/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 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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

• Preferred SPHR or PHR certification
• 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

Preferred Candidates With Experience With ADP

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.