Sr. HR Generalist

Join Our Growing Team at Grede as a Senior HR Generalist!

Salary range for this position is $65K-$75K.

Are you ready to build an exciting career with a best-in-class organization that values modern innovation, dedication, and opportunities for growth? Grede is committed to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Our employees are the key to our success, and we recognize the importance of hard work, diligent customer service, and operational excellence. We strive to support our employees through consistency, reliability, and flexibility. If you're looking to join an industry-leading company, powered by a unique team of experts, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsible for the operational and administrative support for general Human Resource functioning, Employee Relations, Communications, Policy Administration, Training, Employee Engagement, and Payroll.  Under the leadership of the HR Manager, this position is responsible for interfacing with employees regarding inquiries related to performance management, pay inquiries and benefits, and other general HR questions.

What You’ll Do:

• Provides day-to-day support for employees regarding employee communications, process and policy, and employee relations issues. Works with employees to resolve personnel issues.
• Process and manage payroll for the site.
• Serve as an advisor to employees and managers with human resource policies and procedures.  Coach, mentor and develop staff to take responsibility for their jobs and goals while fostering a spirit of teamwork.
• Demonstrate exemplary integrity and establish a reputation as a trusted and honest advocate while maintaining the highest professional standards through positive and productive interaction with employees.
• Act as a liaison between employees and insurance providers as needed to resolve benefit-related issues and ensure positive relations.  Coordinates annual benefits enrollment and supports employees’ understanding of benefit options.
• Coordinates Leave of Absence including FMLA with 3^rd party vendors.  Coordinates leave with other leave-related benefits and programs such as short-term disability/long-term disability.
• Responsible for developing a positive relationship and interactive culture with supervisors and managers regarding performance management including discipline, performance reviews, company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Drive, promote, and support employee recognition and appreciation programs and activities.
• Assist in the recruitment of top talent including sourcing, screening, scheduling, and interviewing. 
• Support employee training and maintenance of the Training Tracking System.
• Support the employee onboarding process and make recommendations for ongoing improvements. Manage HRIS system input (new hires, compensation, termination, headcount information, report runs).
• Conduct and analyze exit interview feedback and make recommendations for ongoing improvements. 
• Maintain relevant employee information and reporting.
• Process unemployment insurance paperwork in a timely manner.
• Strive to make a positive impact on the organization on a consistent basis.
• Work collaboratively with Company team members through the transfer of knowledge and building effective business relationships.
• Utilize delay time constructively by doing housekeeping or other area improvement activities.
• Manage the daily personal attendance record should remain in compliance with company guidelines.
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Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and  Vision coverage
• Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs and access to Worksite Wellness Center, including family members
• 401(K) Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE allowances

What We Need from You:

• Bachelor's degree or minimum 5-year’s related experience in human resources preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment as an HR professional is necessary
• Preference to a bilingual candidate (English/Spanish/French-Creole)
• Effective working knowledge of Employment law, employee Leave of Absence, and HRIS (Ceridian Dayforce preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong computer aptitude with the ability to learn new software and run HR reporting
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and organizational and follow-up skills
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and analytical skills
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruption, changing priorities, and maintaining priorities to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated project and time management skills with an ability to multitask
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Discretion around sensitive company and employee information
• Approach work assignments in a positive manner and function as a team member.   

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

We recognize the value of second chances. All individuals seeking stable employment as a step in their journey are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.