Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Human Resources Generalist

 

Type of Position: Hourly, 40 hours/week 

 

Benefits:  

• Medical Plan administered by CareFirst with employer contribution of $350 monthly. Dental and vision insurance plans also administered by CareFirst. Short-term and long-term disability administered by Mutual of Omaha 
• 401(k) administered by John Hancock with employer match of up to 4% of annual earnings, within 60 days of initial date of hire
• Paid holidays, 6 annually 
• Two weeks of accrued PTO time, available for use following 90 days of employment 
• Employee discount on all granola products 

 

Job Description: 

The Human Resources Generalist will handle daily tasks necessary to support our employees and members of our management team. From recruiting, updating data spreadsheets to tracking HR metrics, and even meeting with employees to assist with relations issues, this individual will need to have a strong HR background to complete all tasks.

This position is a full-time 40 hours a week role. The candidate is expected to be onsite for all 40 hours due to our entire production workforce being onsite each day. Flexibility can be provided at times, and remote work is available periodically provided advanced notice is given. You will work alongside the HR Manager to ensure all HR related tasks are solved daily.

 

Basic Expectations of the Human Resources Generalist include:  

1. Outstanding HR skills, including accuracy, time management, organization, reliability and enthusiasm in a fast-paced industry    
2. Clear, consistent, and respectful communications with all teammates and Supervisors   
3. Meeting all company guidelines with regards to:   
   • Attendance, Punctuality and Break Times   
   • Uniform, Hygiene and Sanitation   
   • Job Knowledge and Individual Work Performance 
   • Organization and Time management   
   • Quality and Consistency of work   
   • Overall Contributions to the team, product, and company 
   • Building a positive team and cooperative spirit   
4. Always exhibiting a professional demeanor and following the SHRM code of ethics 
5. Applying HR knowledge throughout the day in an industry where an unpredictable workforce is common

Responsibilities of the Human Resources Generalist include:

1. Responsible for recruiting and staffing our facility. Manage job postings and review resumes via ADP. Conduct phone screens and schedule trial shifts. Send offer letters, background check requests, and electronic onboarding process via ADP.
2. Assist in running weekly orientations. Orientations involve relaying all GMP (Good Manufacturing Procedures) and important Michele’s Granola information to new hires. New hires must be entered into an Alchemy training software and shown core videos before being allowed on the production floor.
3. Assist new hires with onboarding tasks including completing documentation in ADP, ordering safety shoes, assigning security badges and punch codes, and all other housecleaning items.
4. File HR records electronically in employee accounts in our HRIS (ADP).
5. Process employee terminations in ADP and update rosters to reflect changes in workforce.
6. Handle all workers’ compensation claims. Provide necessary information to MEMIC (Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company) and be point of contact to help guide injured employees through the process.
7. Complete unemployment claims via the Maryland Department of Labor portal.
8. Assist with handling a wide variety of employee relations situations as they occur, including being present in progressive discipline meetings between the employee and management.
9. Provide a substantial wellness and recognition program for our facility. The generalist will be responsible for organizing and conducting facility wide events, as well as creating a program that will improve the morale and retention of our workforce. The generalist will report to the HR manager periodically on the status of the program.

 

Requirements and Experience Needed for the Human Resources Generalist include:   

1. Bachelor’s degree in HR related field 
2. At least 3-5 years’ experience working as an HR representative
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
4. Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Kronos, BambooHR) and Microsoft Office Suite
5. Knowledge of employment/labor laws and HR best practices
6. Ability to work independently as well as function effectively and comfortably as a multidisciplinary HR professional 

1. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity
2. SHRM-CP and/or PHR certification a plus
3. Authorized to work in the U.S.