Job DESCRIPTION:

Job RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides HR generalist and business partner support to assigned client group by responding to HR inquiries, assisting employees and managers with employee relations issues, interpreting and administering corporate policies, assisting with performance management, recruitment and onboarding, leave administration, and coaching employees and managers on work-related issues.
• Partners with assigned leadership to drive performance management and talent development, helping to create an engaging and performance-driven culture.
• Collaborates with talent acquisition during the full life cycle recruitment process, working closely with hiring managers during the interview and candidate selection process, managing the offer process, ensuring successful execution of the pre-boarding process, and assisting with new hire onboarding.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity, engagement, and retention.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues; conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations when needed.
• Maintains a working knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring compliance.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation to employees and management.
• Participates in and leads various employee engagement activities throughout the year, interacting regularly with employees to monitor employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Leads and participates in various HR continuous improvement initiatives and projects, working either independently, cross-functionally, or within the broader HR function.
• Contributes to and executes upon various HR initiatives, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related program
• 2-3 years of experience as an HR Generalist/HR Business Partner
• HR manufacturing experience preferred, but not required (Gurnee)
• HR manufacturing experience and union relations experience required (Elmsford)
• Demonstrated knowledge of all functional areas in human resources as well as policies, procedures, and best practices
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with a proven record of building relationships, influencing others, and collaborating cross-functionally
• Strong business acumen and attention to detail with a consistent record of delivering results
• Exceptional problem solving and conflict resolution skills; must be comfortable working in ambiguous and/or stressful situations
• Flexibility, ability to change priorities quickly, and capacity to handle multiple tasks
• Self-motivated with an ability to work as part of a geographically dispersed team and independently
• A team-first focus with a can-do attitude and willingness to engage and help with any and all HR initiatives
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS tools, ADP a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of 25 pounds.
• Extended periods of sitting up to 50% of the time.
• Constantly operating computers and office equipment.