Human Resource Generalist

Description

Agri-Fab has a great opportunity for an experienced Human Resource Generalist

Agri-Fab is a leader in the lawn and garden marketplace with shipments reaching around the globe. As successful as Agri-Fab has become, the core goals have not changed; provide a reliable source of employment for the community.

Agri-Fab offers affordable on-site childcare, Vacation and Sick time and a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness rewards along with 401(k) and company paid life insurance.

And that is just the start! Other benefits include tuition reimbursement, earned wage access, discounts, 10 Paid Holidays, and more!

Job Summary: The HR Generalist is an experienced human resource professional responsible for supporting daily HR operations. This role provides direct support to employees, assists with problem-solving across HR functions, and manages staffing efforts for both direct hires and staffing agency placements for all of Agri-Fab. The HR Generalist also ensures compliance with company policies and employment regulations while fostering a positive, service-oriented workplace culture.

Essential Functions

This position's essentials include, but are not limited to:

• Manage Staffing activities, including market research, marketing, job fairs, sourcing candidates, and scheduling interviews for both facilities. Oversee the pre-employment process, including drug screens, medical questionnaires, and background checks, for the Decatur location.

• Facilitate orientation & Onboarding.

• Assist with the cascading of company communications, benefits and company announcements and changes.

• Updates weekly company staffing report.

• Sends out electronic employee exit interviews and analyses for improvement opportunities.

• Manages staffing agency employee timesheets and attendance to company policy.

• Provide HR support to employees, including assistance with benefits, payroll, and general HR inquiries.

• Assist with investigations and disciplinary actions.

• Attend and participate in assigned department and company meetings.

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Identify opportunities for policy improvements outside of benefits and compliance policies.

• Maintains thorough documentation.

• Uphold confidentiality in accordance with federal and state regulations

• Demonstrate a service-oriented approach and proactively seek ways to support employees and leadership.

• Maintains professionalism and self-control in challenging situations.

• Stay current on HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in HR, talent management, and employment law.

• Collaborate effectively with leadership.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

• Minimum of two years working in an HR Generalist role or related experience.

• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.

Requirements

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to foster a high-performance work culture, including coaching and administering disciplinary actions when necessary.

• Effective time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

o Ability to apply common sound judgement when following written and verbal instructions.

o Ability to review reports, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.

o Creativity in developing alternative solutions and options

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Ability to quickly learn and utilize Agri-Fab's HRIS and talent management systems.

• Knowledge of principles and procedures for recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

• Understanding of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.