Human Resources Generalist
The Human Resources Generalist supports the HR and Operations teams by administering core HR programs and promoting a safe, compliant workplace, with particular emphasis on warehouse safety, employee training, workers’ compensation, incident follow-up, and consistent application of safety policies and practices.
Principle Responsibilities
- Maintains employment records confidentially, timely, and accurately, including new hire paperwork, benefit forms, and change notices.
- Updates the HRIS for HR, Benefits, and Payroll processing and compiles reports from the database as needed
- Conducts new hire orientation, annual benefits enrollment, and other training sessions as needed
- Coordinates employee relations issues to ensure the prompt and appropriate resolution
- Maintains weekly, monthly, and annual metrics
- Assists with writing communications, ensuring thorough familiarity and that they are interpreted accurately and applied consistently
- Assists with workers' compensation claims management by staying in contact with claims handlers, employees, and site management
- Partners with Operations and EH&S to reinforce warehouse safety policies, support safety training and incident investigations, monitor corrective actions, and promote safe work practices involving material-handling equipment, pedestrian traffic, and housekeeping.
- Devise programs for operational improvement (i.e., recognition, morale, safety)
- Conduct exit interviews and complete paperwork for departing employees
- Assists with the facilitation of the annual performance management process
Competencies
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written
- Must be a team-oriented professional who can handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to handle shifting deadlines and priorities.
- High level of commitment, sound judgment, excellent follow-through, and initiative
- Uphold all company policies required to provide top-quality service to external customers
- A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, to be proactive, and to work independently of day-to-day supervision
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources Management, or equivalent experience, instead of a degree, will be considered
- PHR or SPHR Certification preferred
- Minimum three years of human resources experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment, including recruitment, employee relations, workers’ compensation, safety training, and support of workplace safety initiatives, preferred.
- Solid understanding of labor laws and regulations
- Experience working with highly confidential information while maintaining discretion
- Strong commitment to providing world-class customer service
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have a zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe work environment.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.