The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting all HR initiatives and playing a key leadership role for the facility. The position will oversee and carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: HR Reporting and Metrics, HR Auditing, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Talent Development, Change Management, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employment Law and Compliance, HRIS, and special projects.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

PA North East

Job Type:

Human Resources General

Job Posting Title:

Human Resources Generalist

Job Description:

Schedule: Mon-Fri

Work Location: 11160 Parkway Dr, North East, PA 16428

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.​

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $73k to$124k annually  with additional bonus potential 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Participates in onboarding process; equipment/services ordering, network/system access, scheduling and conducting new hire orientation.

HRIS entry, including compensation changes.

Ownership of plant Payroll. This includes weekly payroll processing/auditing, document preparation, data entry, supplying unemployment information, complete employment verifications, routing all HR correspondence and other miscellaneous administrative duties.

Assist in investigating, answering and settling grievances and employee complaints of moderate complexity.

Actively participates in the staffing and selection process for the plant: internal and external.

Assists in development and implementation of personnel policies/procedures and Human Resources processes.

Learning and Development Initiatives at all levels of the plant.

Point of contact for benefit questions as they arise including resolution of any problems.

Assists with coaching and counseling in order to address behavioral and performance issues with hourly and salary employees.

Works with all levels of employees on Performance Management.

Ability to develop, implement, and deliver on regional HR projects, as needed.

Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning all areas of HR and employment.

Assists HR Manager and EHS Manager in the management of workman’s compensation process and EHS initiatives.

All other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:  

Bachelors Degree Required, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Labor Relations or related Preferred

3 years’ experience in Human Resources or related field

Manufacturing experience preferred

Exceptional Customer Service Skills

Ability to work with confidential information

Ability to multi-task

Strong attention to detail

Ability to problem solve

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work comfortably with all levels in the organization

Ability to exercise good judgment and diplomacy in dealing with executives, staff members, clients and visitors

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of MS Office

Knowledge of employment law

Physical Activity / Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, and use hands and fingers.  Also, the employee may be required to lift up to 55lbs. This position requires the employee to be able to read, write, and communicate orally in English. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.