Human Resources Generalist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate paid holidays

Insurance benefits start on the dateof

Up to 15% MONTHLY incentive pay

401(k) with match

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an HR Generalist for the North Central Converting Division. The role oversees recruitment, benefits, regulatory compliance, and HR operations across the plant, reporting to the HR Manager.

The candidate will handle high-volume recruiting, maintain HR records, and collaborate with managers to resolve employee relations issues in a fast-paced environment. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive recruiting experience and ability to handle high-volume hiring.
• Strong time management and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven crisis management and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent employee relations and communication abilities.
• Professional appearance and managerial presence.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of employment, including advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, placement, orientation, and unemployment hearings.
• Lead high-volume recruiting objectives.
• Investigate hotline calls and employee complaints to seek timely resolution.
• Administer benefits including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FMLA and vacation/sick leave.
• Serve as primary contact to managers and employees; report to HR Manager.
• Maintain HR reports and records per state and federal laws.
• Maintain and update personnel and I-9 files.
• Assist in managing temporary agencies supplying labor and ensure agency compliance with Pratt Hiring Criteria.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Travel to other locations as designated.
• Multi-task and manage multiple deadlines.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Time management

Crisis management

Employee relations

Leadership

Professional appearance

Education

Two to Four years’ experience

Tools

ADP

MS Office

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

• Ø Two to Four years’ 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
• 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.

Additional Information

Unpack your potential with us!

• Immediate paid holidays
• Insurance benefits start on the first of the month following your date of hire
• Up to 15% MONTHLY incentive pay
• 401(k) with match

Qualifications

Strong desire to learn and grow in our fast past environment.

Preferred experience working a union facility

EEOC Statement

Pratt Industries provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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