Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist - Columbia, SC

About the Company

SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LLC, a Jadex Inc. company, is a US-based manufacturer of both industrial and consumer products for a wide variety of industries and applications.

Shakespeare® industrial products are tailored to the customer’s unique needs and include custom engineered nylon resins, performance monofilaments, and conductive fibers used as raw materials in finished goods ranging from automotive components to medical applications. The company operates under the Shakespeare®, Rino-Tuff®, and Weed Warrior® brands in the lawn & garden category and is a major player in the mass merchant channel as the primary universal fit solution for trimmer line, heads, and accessories. The brand is known worldwide within the marine electronics industry for marine radio antennas with a portfolio of connectivity solutions and accessories to help keep boaters connected and safe. Maintaining communications is of utmost importance to military forces across the world and Shakespeare®’s line of military antenna products plays a critical role in achieving mission success.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resource (HR) Generalist serves as the initial point of contact for all Human Resources services at our Columbia manufacturing facility. This role supports and coordinates HR activities in a manufacturing setting, such as: employment, payroll, compensation, labor relations, benefits, and training. This is a true Generalist position supporting a manufacturing plant.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the HRIS and payroll systems.

Assists with the development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of company programs and processes to include performance management, goal setting and evaluations,

Assists with recruiting, interviewing, selection, orientation, and coordination of training of employees to fill vacant positions in all facilities as needed.

Processes a biweekly payroll

Assists with the design and implementation of programs, plant policies, and training to ensure that employees' needs are considered sufficiently to avoid the need for third party representation.

Assists with Benefits / Open Enrollment

Maintains and updates departmental metrics, applicant flow, workers’ compensation reporting, and other reporting needs

Schedules and plans employee relations events

Conducts training and informational meetings (i.e. open enrollment, human relations skills, policy changes, etc.)

Performs basic benefits administration to include communicating benefits and assisting with employee inquiries

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree; 4 or more years of generalist HR experience in a manufacturing facility

PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Knowledge and Skills

In-depth knowledge of principles and practices of human resources

Experience in staffing to include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orientation, discipline and terminations

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations

Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs

Excellent computer skills – MS Office, HRIS and timekeeping software (DayForce preferred)

Effective oral and written communication skills, including ability to speak and present in a group setting

Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Willingness to adapt and be flexible

Self-motivated with a willingness to work independently while also being a strong team player

Union experience a plus

Work Environment

Travel up to 15%

Mainly indoor office work with sedentary physical activity

Specifics:

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

401K with match

Strong vacation and corporate holiday policy