Featherlite Trailers Hiring for Human Resources Generalist Job at Cresco, IA Full Time

Human Resource Generalist
This position is located in Cresco, IA.

Featherlite has been an industry leader offering leading top-quality aluminum trailers for livestock, utility, and commercial applications for more than 40 years. From living quarters trailers to our popular bumper-pull and gooseneck models, we build standard, custom trailers, and specialty trailers to fit everyone’s needs. Our talented workforce has produced specialty trailers for the U.S. Navy, IBM, NASCAR, Indy Car Series, and many more.

We are a dynamic company who cares about our family of employees and offers an engaging work environment where we value work ethic and team chemistry. Visit our website at www.fthr.com.

Job Summary:

We are looking to expand and add another member to our HR team. The HR Generalist is responsible for managing a broad range of human resource functions while serving as an on-site specialist. This HR professional will provide day-to-day support and guidance to cross-functional site team members while coordinating the implementation of best-practices within the HR team. Will also serve as a local HR champion in administering and advancing the site HR functions while acting as a resource to site members on policy interpretation and implementation.

• Provides professional-level support to managers, staff, and the company in areas of recruitment, employee performance, compensation, benefits, staff engagement, and employee relations.
• Coaching and consulting with management staff regarding employee issues, coaching and corrective action, grievances, and terminations.
• Meeting with staff to provide support on handling difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
• Recruitment: job postings, career fairs, screening and interviewing applicants, building candidate pipelines, involvement with company culture improvement activities.
• EEO reporting and monitoring compliance with AA Plan.
• Assisting in facilitation new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Company-wide benefits administration.
• Supports leaves of absence administration, compliance, and tracking. Labor law knowledge and application through independent decision making within the perimeters of local, state, and federal law, and company policy.
• Maintains a strong pulse on employee climate due to issues or trends, while seeing opportunities for improvement.
• Assists with Employee training and development.
• HR department record and HRIS system maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources with 3-5 years of directly related experience.
• Effective oral and written communication with developed interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others in a professional and respectful manner.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize work with excellent organizational skills.
• Team player who takes initiative to make improvements and accomplish work before being asked and collaborates well in a team environment. Understanding of recruiting principles and best practices, preferably in the manufacturing environment.
• Strong PC skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and HRIS systems.

Rewards: Featherlite offers a complete package of total rewards that goes beyond a competitive salary:

• Health Insurance (3 plan options), Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution
• Medical Flex Spending Account
• Employer Paid Base Life Plan with option to purchase more
• Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Personal Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Program

Featherlite is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No