Human Resources Generalist at Oxbo, Forage Division

Description

Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

• Manage talent and human resources activities, including recruitment campaigns, hiring, onboarding, training/education, employee relations, benefit administration, and career development.
• Administer and assist with the development of division level policies, procedures, and best practices in accordance with company objectives and federal and state legal requirements.
• Manage hiring process, including developing job descriptions, managing applicants, coordinating interviews, pre-employment screenings, employment agreements, and job offers.
• Manage administration of employee benefits, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, COBRA, and FMLA
• Administer employee evaluations and compensation increase procedures.
• Oversee preparation of year-end non-discrimination testing, 5500 completion, annual 401(k) audit, and profit sharing & match calculation and verification
• Maintain employee records.
• Monitor employee performance and compliance with procedures/policies, assist with disciplinary action as needed.
• Manage employee relations including communication of changes within the organization, addressing inquiries, facilitating a positive work environment/culture, organize corporate events.
• Monitor changes in regulations and make recommendations to management regarding compliance and best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources Management, or related field, two to three years related experience, or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience
• Working knowledge of HR & payroll laws and regulations.
• Broad based tactical HR experience in areas such as benefits, compensation, employee relations, performance management, workforce planning and recruitment. Experience with strategic management and training and development a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Use these codes to complete this section: "F" for frequently; "O" for occasionally; "N" for not at all.

Physical Activity

On the job the employee must:

(O) Bend (F) Sit

(O) Squat (O) Stand

(N) Crawl (O) Walk

(N) Climb (O) Push/Pull

(N) Kneel 

(F) Handle objects (manual dexterity)                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

(O) Reach above shoulder level

(F) Use fine finger movements

(F) Repetitive movement

( ) Other      

Must carry/lift loads of:

(O) Light (up to 25lbs.)

(N) Moderate (25-50lbs.)

(N) Heavy (no greater than 70lbs.)

Physical Exposure

On the job the employee:

(N) Is exposed to moderate or excessive (circle) noise

(N) Is around moving machinery

(N) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity

(N) Is exposed to dust

(N) Is exposed to fumes

(N) Drives motorized equipment

(N) Works in confined quarters

(N) Unprotected heights

( ) Other      

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.