ABEC Hiring for Human Resources Generalist at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Full Time

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing a wide variety of HR related duties while working closely with HR leadership. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruitment/employment, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation and employment law compliance.

• Serve as the Human Resources point of contact for the assigned employee population.
• Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization personnel.
• Assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Participates in developing department and site goals, objectives, and systems.
• Supports the annual performance review and compensation process.
• Performs benefits administration, including claims resolution, change reporting, drafting paperwork and tracking of medical leave of absence (FMLA, STD), approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefits information to employees.
• Manages the STD & LTD leaves and the unemployment process.
• Partners with the global HR team to help leaders forecast, plan, and acquire key talent in support of the overall business strategies and operating plans.
• Conducts full life cycle recruitment efforts for exempt and nonexempt personnel, interns, and temporary employees; assists with new-employee orientation.
• Conducts investigations as necessary; recommends approaches and solutions for employee-related situations.
• Handles employee relations counseling and exit interviews.
• Active participant in staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
• Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of the department in relation to established goals.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports as needed.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to travel when required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in HR Management.
• 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience Or 7 years of experience in the HR field, or any similar combination of education and experience in Manufacturing and Global HR experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, and the ability to apply employment laws when applicable to various employee situations.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications & HRIS systems including benefit and applicant tracking systems (Paylocity preferred).
• Knowledge of technical trends including but not limited to HR systems and the use of social media and mobile applications.
• Experience with data analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage process change initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in providing proactive solutions to human resource issues.
• Enjoy working on a Global HR team as well as being self-directed and able to complete projects independently.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and business acumen.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced and growing environment with many competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong problem solving, collaboration, representation, and communication skills.
• Team player with a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to excellence.

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