Hr Generalist

Now Hiring! Direct Hire, HR Generalist - Ontario CA - $60K

Hours may vary, 7 - 8am, start time.

This manufacturer is a certified company manufacturing heat exchanging, cooling, and exhaust after-treatment products for the automotive, heavy truck, bus, and military markets.

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist will join the HR/Payroll Team, reporting to the Human Resources Manager. The role is responsible for providing administrative, project and advisory support to the HR Manager and Management in the development, coordination and application of HR processes, policies and procedures. The HR Generalist will support in the administration of Recruitment, Engagement, HRIS, Leave of Absence, Safety, and Workers Compensation. This role will also support in training and benefit programs and provide back up support to Payroll. They will also process, verify, and maintain document relating to HR activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, and other required training.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements and ensure compliance with new hire orientation and employee recognition programs. Assist with planning and execution of all Employee Engagement activities.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, all benefits administration, and leave of absences; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations, employee engagement, occupational health and safety.
• Handles all Benefit administration to include reviewing enrollment for accuracy and coordinates any issues with Broker and/or HRIS vendor. Ensures compliance with COBRA regulations guidelines.
• Handles the administration of all work-related injuries and workers compensation to include timely reporting, working with the adjustor and the occupational clinics and return to work programs.
• Administering Leave of Absences, including but not limited to documenting, responding to requesting document, track, follow up return to work.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains HR metrics in the categories of recruitment, turnover, headcount for temps and direct hires, safety, absenteeism, productivity, and discipline.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. In addition to assisting the HR Manager by providing advice to the fist line supervisors and Manager regarding Company Policy.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Processes personnel action forms in a timely manner and ensures proper approvals.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual is a must
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and detail oriented.
• Leadership and coaching skills
• Strong analytical, resourceful and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred not required
• 3+ years experience working in the HR field
• Prior experience with HRIS system, preferred experience with Paylocity