Senior Human Resources Generalist
Kinston, NC
$70-75K plus 10% bonus
Our Kinston, North Carolina manufacturing client is looking to hire a Senior Human Resources Generalist. As the Sr. Human Resources Generalist, you will provide point-of-contact HR support in employee relations, staffing, performance management employee development, and other initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day generalist and point-of-contact support to our Kinston, NC Operation.
- Supports Human Resources Manager and Kinston Operations in the execution of strategic initiatives including employee engagement, employee relations, performance management, staffing training, and development.
- Administer HR policies and programs in partnership with supervisors and managers and other HR staff.
- Recommend policies, practices, and programs to meet management and employee needs.
- Provide coaching on employee-related issues such as professional development, performance, investigations, and disciplinary action.
- Maintain knowledge of HR policies and procedures, as well as state and federal labor laws.
- Processes documents and forms necessary for the implementation of various Human Resources policies programs plan procedures and practices.
- Maintains all necessary records and files to support review and audits.
- Maintains HRIS system data including entry and reporting.
- Assist in the management and administration of company benefit programs.
- Assist the HR department with new hire orientations and benefit orientations.
- Assist HR Department on other assignments and/or special projects as requested.
- Strong ability to establish and maintain positive relationships at all levels while maintaining confidentiality.
- Takes initiative and has a bias for action and a high sense of urgency.
- Able to handle multiple tasks and function in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills – verbal written & presentation; listening.
- Strong customer service orientation; not customer compelled.
- Self-confidence; not afraid to actively voice an opinion.
- Strong team orientation judgment and problem-solving skills
- Flexible; ability to adapt style/approach based on situational dynamics.
- Ability to work variable hours in support of a multi-shift operation.
- Work effectively at all levels within a matrix organization.
Job Qualifications:
- HR Generalist with 4+ years of relevant experience
- Experience supporting a manufacturing operation preferred.
- Experience with WorkDay preferred.
- Experience conducting complex investigations and taking corrective action when need be.
- Experience planning and coordinating employee engagement activities.
- Employee relations experience (corrective action, investigations, employee interviews, hot line calls, etc.)
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local employment laws
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Business or a related field preferred
- PHR Certification preferred, but not required
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