Human Resources Generalist

Category

Human Resources

All Locations

639 S Sanborn Rd, Salinas, California

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code

885

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with other members of the HR team supporting the hourly employees. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, labor relations, leaves of absence management, systems maintenance, training, goal setting/performance management, policy implementation, and employment law compliance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Provide high-quality advice and service to employees and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Coordinate leaves of absence, in conjunction with vendor, working closely with employees and managers. Maintain accurate records and reports of all leaves of absence.
• Maintain employee records and records in personnel files, ADPEV5 and other systems.
• Resolve time keeping in connection with HR data entry.
• Conduct employee meetings to ensure smooth onboarding and retention. Help organize training & development initiatives to assist with retention.
• Assist in development and implementation of personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation to employees.
• Assists the manager in ensuring all steps of the grievance process as stated in the contract are followed.
• Assists under the direction of the Manager of HR & Labor Relations with meetings with union representatives on all notice to close facilities and maintains appropriate record of meetings.
• Under the direction of the Manager of HR & Labor Relations, meets with shop steward/union reps to try to resolve issues and avoid grievances.
• Assists the manager in producing and maintaining handbooks for union and nonunion employees covering work rules, safety rules, procedures, training and breaks and lunches.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with and between employees, supervisors, and managers. Maintain relationships with employees at all levels of the organization. Promote and foster and environment of open communication and honest, candid feedback.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives and systems needed to achieve goals.
• Create and implement goal setting and performance management programs.
• Provide training to employees and managers on topics such as wage & hour laws, anti-harassment, and other company initiatives.
• Maintain compliant I-9 forms and ensure E-Verify requests are completed in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor employee compliance by tracking employment authorization document expiration dates, process notification letters to employees approaching expiration and advise management of issues as they arise.
• Maintains organizational charts of all hourly employees by department.
• Plan and organize employee events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• 3+ years of human resources experience; or a combination of appropriate education and experience;
• Working knowledge of Federal and state labor laws and ability to understand company policies and procedures
• Excellent and responsive customer service focus
• Strong attention to detail with ability to analyze data
• Resourceful with a problem-solving aptitude to resolve issues
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and ability to perform effectively in a fast-faced environment.
• High level of skill in handling sensitive and confidential situations/information with the demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work with employees at all levels of an organization
• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues, and to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with company standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations or government laws.
• Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office with intermediate Excel skills
• Bilingual/Bi-literate English/Spanish required
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) and/or up to 15 lbs.
  
  

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work beyond regular business hours as business needs require.
• Must be able to travel to Yuma with the season to provide full time support.
• Ability to travel to all sites in CA and AZ.
  
  

Required Experience

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, administration, communications, or related field preferred.
• Coursework in HRPA Certification desired
  
  

PAY RATE:

$74,000.00 to $78,000.00 Annually

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.