Hr Generalist - Bilingual

Position Summary

The HR Generalist/Employee Relations has the responsibility of applying business knowledge and HR expertise to help assist in providing a wide range of department support. They play a key role in the success of the organization by facilitating a positive relationship between management and personnel.

Performs routine task required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; training: performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and occupational health and safety.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Serves as the initial contact for intake and assessment of employee concerns and complaints.
• Conduct interviews with complaint(s), witnesses, and individuals against whom complaints are filed, gather, and analyze facts associate with complaints.
• Partner with Sr HR Manager and in conducting investigation to provide counsel and facilitate a prompt resolution. Provide a summary to the Sr HR Manager on the findings of investigations.
• Assist in resolving, coaching, and guiding supervisors/managers through employee relations issues and performance concerns in partnership with Senior Management team to ensure proper resolution in accordance with BMSC policies and procedures.
• Make sure proper documentation is being conducted for all investigation and disciplinary meetings and counseling.
• Participates and attend in employee disciplinary meetings and terminations when needed.
• Assists with policy and procedure creation, updating and implementation.
• Ensure proper training is accomplished by employees, for their position as well as for managers, in executing their duties in HR-related matters, such as merit and performance management within the LMS system.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, events, annual holiday party with awards.
• Advocate for employee retention and development (including exit interviews).
• Conduct annual research regarding employee satisfaction, morale and communications. Monitoring employee retention and turnover by conducting exit interviews and employee surveys.
• Coordinate internal promotions and job transfers to include training plans and matrix requirements of their new role.
• Assist in the execution and coordination of New Hire Orientation and the overall onboarding process when needed.
• Address inquiries from employees regarding human resource policies and the employee handbook.

• Actively participate in safety committees meeting and initiatives.
• Assist with FLMA paperwork and employee insurance premium payments while out on FLMA.
• Assist with the administration and resolution of unemployment claims.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and federal, state and local employment laws, including FMLA, FLSA, ADA and the interactive process with employees.
• Drive company values and culture.
• Work on-site in the plant daily.

Qualifications

Technical Skills Required

• Ability to effectively deal with multiple priorities, functions, and activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels in the organization, and maintain information in a strict, confidential manner.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR.
• Generalist background with broad knowledge of labor, employment relations, wage, and salary administration, as well as well-developed administrative skills.
• HRMS systems or equivalent system experience preferred.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Communication, or related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Human Resources required.
• Relevant HR certification or the education and experience qualification to obtain these certifications.
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• This is an on-site position not a remote or hybrid role.