Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Human Resources Generalist

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the HR Recruiter is to run the recruitment process as required by line managers (GM and Production Manager) for designated positions (production, soil, etc.). The recruiter must accomplish the defined recruitment cycle time.

Responsible for all phases of the employee life cycle : including assisting with payroll, benefit enrollment, recruiting life cycle, HRIS systems, etc.

HR Generalist must search for and identify consistent quality of job applicants and has to keep recruitment costs as low as possible. Also responsible for accurate and compliant applicant tracking for each job opening. The recruiter builds networks across industries to build the strong network of cooperating contacts, agencies, and other resources to source applicants. The Recruiter must travel to all plant locations occasionally and will perform some of the jobs occasionally to ensure comprehension of the positions. Will handle new hire orientation and learn plant supervisor duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Full execution of the recruitment process for designated positions throughout the company to include job posting, phone interviewing, job interviewing, regular communication with candidates and managers, reference checking, background checking, etc. Typical jobs to fill may include : (production, soil, washroom, route driver, non-exempt, linen tech, maintenance tech, supervisor positions.
• Manages posting of job vacancies at all required and desired venues such as state unemployment agencies, resources for diverse, disabled, veteran, minority and female candidates. Continually builds resource lists.
• Work with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and recruiting plans.
• Execute and complete recruitment plans by employing creative and aggressive strategies including ads, networking, partnerships with external organizations, etc.
• Ensure that only qualified and suitable candidates are brought to managers for interviews.
• Network through industry contacts, association memberships, college and trade school recruiting, career fairs, trade groups and employees to keep pipeline active for candidates.
• Shepherd the candidates through the recruitment process to include setting up interviews, working with managers to create interview schedules, checking references, conducting background checks, arranging for pre-employment drug tests if applicable.
• Develop pools of applicants in anticipation of need when appropriate; identify qualified passive candidates whenever possible.
• Maintain thorough interview notes; ensure that managers and interviewers provide feedback for each candidate interviewed.
• Reports progress on assigned job vacancies on a regular basis.
• Manages the applicant flow in compliance with OFCCP guidelines; maintains accurate and up to date Applicant Tracking records.
• Works with managers to ensure that the process is completed successfully; ensure that managers give feedback on all candidates.
• Execute new employee safety orientations.
• Handle administrative duties as needed :
• Generate reports as needed in a timely manner
• Work with office staff to ensure that new hire paperwork and other reporting is handled efficiently and accurately.
• Manage new hire orientation including new hire paperwork, plant tours, safety orientation, etc.
• Will learn basic plant supervision duties and may fill in as needed as a plant supervisor.

Employee Relations and Workers Compensation

Additional Job Information

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS and SUCCESSFUL TRAITS

DECISION MAKING ACCOUNTABILITY

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