HR Generalist at HC Companies in Middlefield, Ohio

Job Description:

The HC Companies, Inc., a leading US Manufacturer of horticulture growing containers, located in Middlefield, OH, has over 350 full-time employees and 150 temporary employees and two manufacturing/warehouse sites in the Middlefield area.  This position will support the HR and Payroll services for local administration, manufacturing, and warehouse employees.

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing support in all functional areas of Human Resources to include benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment, record retention, compensation, and performance management.  The position also assists in implementation of human resources, policies, programs, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line customer service to employees at all levels; answering inquiries, and directing issues to the HR Director as appropriate


• Organize and manage new employee orientation for hourly and salary employees


• Manage and continually improve the organization’s onboarding program


• Administer the hourly performance review process


• Monitor and approve employment changes, moves, and transfers


• Answer and follow up on daily employee/manager questions


• Support the development and implementation of HR practices


• Advise and provides support to employees and managers on company HR policies and procedures, benefit programs, and HR initiatives


• Assist with performance management and merit planning processes to ensure it is administered in a timely and consistent manner


• Support managers in the handling of employee relations issues, provides open-door access to employees in need including, but not limited to, counseling, coaching, and corrective actions


• Coordinate and facilitate a variety of employee meetings and engagement events


• Conduct exit interviews and processes for separated employees


• Deliver training and communications from management to employees


• Other responsibilities as assigned by the HR Director

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment


• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, preferred


• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization


• Strong organizational skills


• Professionalism, tack, and confidentiality in all matters


• Strong relationship building in interpersonal skills


• Customer service skills


• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance


• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills


• Adaptability to changing priorities


• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office