Sr. HR Generalist - Rogers, AR

Position Summary

The HR Generalist performs duties associated with some or all of the different functional HR areas, including employee relations, training, hiring, employment, and benefits.

Key Competencies

• Capacity to understand people issues impacting the business and how the business can create profit and value
• Demonstrates integrity in all business interactions and honors personal commitments
• Ability to provide both verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively, as well as ability to influence others
• Skill in project management, resource management, and strategic planning
• Ability to reach agreements and consensus despite differing goals and priorities
• Capacity to understand problems and issues in the context of the bigger picture and understand relationships among subcomponents
• Ability to use research methods effectively, including data collection, diagnostic, and analytical skills

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment tasks as needed (e.g., interview)
• Coach, counsel, and guide managers before the execution of employee disciplinary actions
• Develop and promote feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes
• Drive people processes to ensure that employees’ capabilities meet current and future standards
• Maintain close contact with the HR team to ensure alignment with corporate and business unit HR and the HR generalist team
• Manage specific projects as determined in the HR planning process and participate in functional and cross-functional initiatives
• Distribute, monitor, and ensure that employee performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner
• Complete and handle paperwork associated with employee’s life cycle
• Support line management in forecasting and planning talent pipeline requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 to 5 years of HR Generalist work experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3 to 5 years of HR experience supporting high performance work teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of HR laws, principles and practices
• Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs as well as other HR programs
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices
• Experience with Microsoft Office; skill in database management and record keeping
• Experience in presenting orientation or trainings
• PHR or SPHR certification helpful