Employee Relations Generalist

Responsibilities:

• Administer company policies in a fair and consistent manner
• Conduct and document workplace investigations
• Investigate associate situations and make appropriate recommendations
• Ensure fairness and consistency with all disciplinary actions
• Proactively resolve associate issues
• Interpret and support company policies
• Provide customer service to all associates
• Participate in or lead project activity

Daily Tasks:

• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Support, communicate and enforce all company policies and procedures
• Conduct workplace investigations
• Administer disciplinary actions
• Use computer and systems to compile, organize and report data
• Interact in a production environment in resolving problems, concerns, and issues
• Support rotational off shift coverage (early and late shift)

Experience:

• 7+ years Employee (Labor) Relations within a manufacturing environment

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated good judgment and decision making capability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Conflict management skills
• Strong level of self-control in difficult and demanding situations
• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to address complex issues with objectivity
• Strong project and planning skills
• Detail-oriented and accurate in all work functions
• Effective mediation and intervention skills
• Capable of multi-tasking and flexibility in a fast-paced environment

Desired Skills:

• Broad technical knowledge in HR issues, policies, and trends
• Experienced in PeopleSoft, MS Access and Visio
• PHR certification

Minimum Job Relevant Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Employee / Labor Relations within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of company policies, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of federal and state laws (employment, labor and civil rights)
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques

·        Project management knowledge

Degree:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related combination of education and experience