• HR Generalist Job Details | Great Lakes Cheese

    Great Lakes Cheese (Hiram, OH)


    Job Overview

     

    The HR Generalist, Corporate will assist the HR Business Partner in the administration and strategic support of HR processes, procedures, and systems. This role serves as a vital resource to employees and management, providing expertise across multiple HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, and HRIS administration.

    Job Responsibilities

    + Address employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, procedures, and programs providing clear and accurate guidance.

    + Responsible for managing mid-level employee relations and workplace issues including but not limited to counseling, coaching, and corrective actions.

    + Investigate and resolve employee concerns or complaints in a professional and confidential manner.

    + Serve as a liaison between management and employees, promoting positive employee relations.

    + Monitor compliance with labor laws and regulations, updating HR policies and reporting as needed.

    + Manage the administration of leave of absences including but not limited to FMLA, STD, and Parental Leave.

    + Coordinate training and development programs to enhance employee skills and align with business objectives.

    + Facilitate off-boarding processes.

    + Scan and maintain employee records to Open Text.

    + Assist in maintaining and updating the HRIS system to ensure accurate employee data.

    + Prepare and analyze HR reports (e.g., turnover, headcount, and performance metrics) to support organizational decision-making.

    + Coordinate and facilitate a variety of employee meetings and engagement events: summer gathering, holiday gift giving, and ESOP meeting.

    + Assist HR Business Partner with strategic projects.

    + Ability to review/update/have access to employment information of employees in the organization. The expectation is that all employees in HR will not disclose such information and maintain confidentiality.

    + All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

    + All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

    + Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

     

    Required Education and Experience

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management or a related field.

    + 2 years of HR experience or more.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office.

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    + Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on management expertise and experience.

    + Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.

    + Familiar with HR policies and procedures (employment law, FMLA, etc.)

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality and high levels of professionalism.

     

    Preferred Education and Experience

     

    + 2-4 years of experience preferred.

    + HRIS experience, preferably SAP SuccessFactors, Kronos

    + HR Certification (SHRM or PHR)

     

    Working Conditions

     

    • Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

    • Work is performed in an office setting.

     

    EEOC & Disclaimer

     

    Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.