HR Generalist at Great Lakes Cheese in Hiram, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Overview

The HR Generalist, Corporate will assist the HR Business Partner in the administration and strategic support of HR processes, procedures, and systems. This role serves as a vital resource to employees and management, providing expertise across multiple HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, and HRIS administration.

Job Responsibilities

• Address employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, procedures, and programs providing clear and accurate guidance.
• Responsible for managing mid-level employee relations and workplace issues including but not limited to counseling, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns or complaints in a professional and confidential manner.
• Serve as a liaison between management and employees, promoting positive employee relations.
• Monitor compliance with labor laws and regulations, updating HR policies and reporting as needed.
• Manage the administration of leave of absences including but not limited to FMLA, STD, and Parental Leave.
• Coordinate training and development programs to enhance employee skills and align with business objectives.
• Facilitate off-boarding processes.
• Scan and maintain employee records to Open Text.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the HRIS system to ensure accurate employee data.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports (e.g., turnover, headcount, and performance metrics) to support organizational decision-making.
• Coordinate and facilitate a variety of employee meetings and engagement events: summer gathering, holiday gift giving, and ESOP meeting.
• Assist HR Business Partner with strategic projects.
• Ability to review/update/have access to employment information of employees in the organization. The expectation is that all employees in HR will not disclose such information and maintain confidentiality.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management or a related field.
• 2 years of HR experience or more.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on management expertise and experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Familiar with HR policies and procedures (employment law, FMLA, etc.)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and high levels of professionalism.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2-4 years of experience preferred.
• HRIS experience, preferably SAP SuccessFactors, Kronos
• HR Certification (SHRM or PHR)

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35°F to 100°F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

• Work is performed in an office setting.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.