Sr. HR Generalist (Direct Hire)
West Lafayette, Indiana
Job Requisition: 7766
Description for Sr. HR Generalist:
Serve as the primary Human Resources leader for the facility, providing hands-on HR support and guidance to employees, supervisors, and site leadership. This role oversees a broad range of HR functions including employee relations, recruiting, performance management, compensation, compliance, training, employee communications, and HR administration. The Human Resources Manager will partner closely with site leadership to address employee needs, strengthen HR processes, ensure compliance with employment requirements, and support a positive and consistent workplace culture across the facility.
Responsibilities for Sr. HR Generalist:
• Establish regular communication with HR to ensure timely exchange of information and to maintain consistency in Company philosophy.
• Establish at least two days per week, on a consistent and recurring schedule, as days for in-person availability for third shift employees.
• Serve as a liaison between management and employees by answering employee questions about policies, procedures and programs (including benefits) and helping resolve work-related issues and concerns.
• Monitor Federal, State and Local employment laws and regulations, advise management of any changes.
• Responsible for all Human Resources reporting requirements, both Corporate and government-required.
• Conduct internal investigations as needed and participate in personnel-related hearings and external investigations as needed.
• Advise management as to appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Work with the HR & WL Leadership Team to determine appropriate pay levels and pay increases.
• Manage the process for recruiting, interviewing, testing and hiring of employees to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Manage the end of employment process for both voluntary and involuntary terminations, ensuring all appropriate documentation is completed, including employee separation notices and exit interviews, when appropriate.
• Maintain all employee files, including personnel, payroll, medical, benefits, and Workers Compensation files.
• Coordinate and conduct HR-related training and manage training records.
• Manage the production floor performance management process, working with the WL Leadership Team to develop effective performance management tools.
• Responsible for ensuring that time sheets are approved and submitted to Payroll in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Safety to ensure complete investigations of all accidents and injuries, accurate and full completion of all necessary paperwork, and compliance with all recordkeeping requirements.
• Take part in the Employee Activities Committee to ensure sufficient membership level and proper planning and execution of events.
• Ensure regular and up-to-date communication with employees about Company news, updates and events through Newsletter, break area scrolling, and other audio/visual means.
• Prepare annual Human Resources Department operations budget.
• Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements for Sr. HR Generalist:
Required:
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive Human Resources experience required.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to respond to employee inquiries and complete work tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to connect with employees in all positions on a personal level while maintaining a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Ability to demonstrate genuine interest in employees and address questions and concerns in a courteous and professional manner.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly express ideas, listen effectively, and prepare organized and appropriate written communications.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and ensure communications are understandable and accessible to all employees.
• Ability to review information objectively and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and company information.
• Demonstrated initiative toward self-development and professional growth.
• Intermediate level of competence using a variety of computer software.
Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• SHRM Certification a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
