HR Generalist

Summary of Role:
Provides comprehensive support in all HR and administrative functions within the department and for management staff. The Human Resources Generalist will work with a team of onsite Human Resources professionals to support, assist with leading, and guiding the overall initiatives throughout the manufacturing and distribution facilities.

Responsibilities:

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), company policies, safety policies and practices, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Responsible at all times for ensuring that tasks are performed according to food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines, and promote a safe culture and awareness within their area of responsibility.
Serve as an employee advocate by promoting fair and equitable treatment, while ensuring organizational compliance with internal HR policies and all relevant federal and state employment laws, including EEO, AAP, OFCCP, FMLA, and unemployment regulations.
Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing, revised, and anticipated new legislation, and advise HR Manager on needed actions.
Create, maintain, and monitor records pertaining to employee absences, leaves, and accommodations, including but not limited to FMLA, PLOA, ADA, and WA PFML, adhering to document retention guidelines.
Facilitate the Staffing Process and work with department Manager / Supervisor to maintain needed staffing levels and ensure area staffing information is accurate and up to date. Ensure HRIS / Payroll systems are updated based on employee moves.
Assist with performing recruitment activities including writing and posting recruitment advertisements, conducting interviews, and recommending candidates for open positions.
Assist the post offer/new hire process and assist with the HR portion of new hire orientation.
Act as an employee advocate, engage in employee relations activities and offer recommendations
Foster and maintain good employee relations though the appropriate methods of communication and positive employee relations practices.
Develop and implement training on HR topics on a regular basis.
Assist with the processing of non-exempt payroll hours on a weekly basis using current platform.
Communicate with managers on related issues to ensure accurate payroll / HR Data.
Communicate critical or sensitive information directly to the HR Manager in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring confidentiality is maintained and responses are not delayed.
Conduct investigations and review supervisory recommendations related to counseling records, performance improvement plans, and terminations, providing guidance and recommendations as appropriate.
Process employee separations and conduct exit interviews.
Oversee unemployment claim responses and attend claim hearings as necessary.
Maintain company job description documentation and organizational charts.
Assist other departments with Human Resources related issues, while maintaining a good working relationship.
Complete special projects by clarifying project objectives; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information; and fulfilling transactions.
Liaison for vendors and state agencies
Administer and communicate all on-boarding reviews of new hires with necessary parties.
Track and monitor employee attendance, ensuring compliance with company attendance policies, and assist in preparing and maintaining counseling documentation for attendance-related issues.
Facilitate training for supervisors and managers on newly implemented HR processes and policies, developing comprehensive training materials as needed to support effective adoption and compliance.
Provide support to employees by explaining and clarifying company benefits, ensuring they understand available programs and enrollment options.
Attend monthly safety meetings, actively contribute by sharing safety recommendations, support ongoing safety initiatives, and provide relevant updates during weekly HR team meetings.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required.
Minimum of 5 years previous human resources generalist experience required.
Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality always and in all situations
Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, Windows-based applications)
HRIS software experience required; Dayforce preferred
Excellent interpersonal and skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely across multiple channels (verbal, written, and digital).
Excellent organizational/time management skills
Strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to provide and sustain a strong level of customer service to the organization
Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment

PREFERED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment preferred
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SPC certification preferred

Key Competencies & Attributes:

Knowledge of employment law and regulatory requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational/time management skills, with astute attention to detail, able to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment.

Strong computer skills (HRIS and MS Office Suite).
Ability to analyze data and make appropriate recommendations.
Maintains strict confidentiality at all times, handling sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
Must possess the ability to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment.
Must possess the ability to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
Must possess strength to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to perform work onsite and be comfortable in a light industrial environment, including some exposure to non-toxic dust.
Must abide to all PPE and GMP standards and department dress code.

We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!

We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

We are a drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.