Job Description

: When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That's what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that's carried us for more than 65 years - a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry. POSITION SUMMARY: The Human Resources (HR) Generalist I will support the HR department by performing a variety of tasks to ensure the efficient operation of HR processes. This role involves assisting with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and other HR functions. The HR Generalist I will work closely with employees and management to provide administrative support, address HR-related inquiries, and contribute to a positive workplace environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - (based on area of assignment)

• Champion Lozier's Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier's success.
• Encourage and maintain proper confidentiality of employee information.
• Support workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.
• Aid cross functional teams for recruitment and community initiatives.
• Assist in completion of I-9 and e-verification process.
• Facilitate change management related to implementation of organizational solutions.
• Connect with managers on employee development, performance improvement, and disciplinary actions.
• May participate in unemployment claims and hearing process.
• Respond to inquiries, help with contract interpretations, and help to resolve work-related problems.
• Assist with new hire orientations, benefit orientations and other presentations.
• Support education assistance and tuition reimbursement plans.
• Facilitate in employee referral, recognition, and retirement programs.
• Responsible for HR reporting and quarterly newsletter.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Update and foster compliance with HR policies, procedures, strategies, and initiatives.
• Assess and recommend new approaches to continually improve efficiency of HR functions.
• Identify training needs, coordinate employee development programs, and facilitate training sessions.
• Contribute to HR projects aimed at improving processes and employee engagement.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

Benefits:

• Assist with benefit programs including open enrollment, wellness, leave, workers' compensation, etc.
• Support and contribute to benefits and wellness programs and initiatives.

Employee Relations:

• Support initiatives to improve the employee experience, improve employee turnover and retention.
• Facilitate employee development, performance management, progressive discipline, and internal investigation(s).
• Prepare recommendations and documentation regarding appropriate disciplinary action(s).
• Assist with the performance evaluation process.
• Respond to employee concerns and complaints and conduct internal investigation(s).

Recruiting:

• Aid recruitment efforts including screening, pre-employment evaluations, job fairs, and recommendations.
• Support efforts to identify, develop and maintain key community relationships supporting workforce plan pipelines.
• Track and report temporary agency staffing for the plant.
• Assist with intern program to include recruiting, on-boarding and facilitation of intern activities/events.

Plant/Site:

• Develop and adjust staffing strategies to meet the changing business needs.
• Provide training, direction and support for coaching, disciplinary actions, and employee development opportunities.
• Collaborate to identify, develop and maintain key relationships in the community to support workforce objectives.
• Support safety by practicing safe behaviors, stopping unsafe action(s), and timely responding to safety concerns.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support other HR functions and teams as needed.
• Create and update work instructions as designated in master chart.
• Assists legal counsel with employee H1B transfer and green card applications.
• Assists with organizational projects, community affairs, etc.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor degree in human resources, organizational development, business management or another related field is preferred. Experience: Minimum of 1 years of experience in human resources, if degreed. Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources, if non-degreed. Experience in a unionized, manufacturing environment is preferred. Required Skills

• Basic PC skills (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Preliminary knowledge of federal and state employment laws and human resource regulations.
• Fundamental communication skills with ability to present clear and concise presentations.
• Primary organizational skills, ability to balance multiple priorities, and make timely decisions.
• Foundational success at influencing and coaching employees and leaderships teams.
• Ability to work with and build relationships individuals at all levels within the organization.

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual Spanish.
• HR Certification.
• Experience in a human resource information system (HRIS).
• Certified First Responder.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to walk around for extended periods in a manufacturing environment, which includes stairs.
• Periodic travel, including overnight stays, may be required.
• Occasional time spent working a flexible schedule; may require response on an on-call basis.

The above is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Casual work, Internship, H1b, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift

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