• Administer employee guidelines/policies per terms of the employee handbook.
• Act as a primary point of contact for employees, handling employee inquiries and resolving issues related to workplace conflict, performance, and interpersonal relationships.
• Lead DEI activities in the area of recruitment, culture, etc. for both plants.
• Walk the floor on a regular basis on all shifts to solicit input, answer questions.
• Assists with employee activities that foster a meaningful connection to the company and to further enhance working relationships (i.e. luncheons, picnics, giveaways).
• Provide HR Director with updates on employee morale and issues.
• Familiar with local and federal employment law and guidelines.
• Analyze organization gaps and develops actions plans to implement as needed.
• Build relationships with supervisors and managers.
• Recruitment: coordinate with managers, place ads on job boards, etc.
• Assist with employee relations issues, including meeting with employees, minor investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Guide managers on setting performance goals and conducting appraisals.
• Identify training and development opportunities to enhance employee skills.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years HR experience/familiar with employment law, employee relations, performance management and personnel administration practices.
• Must be organized, multi-task and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office/Word/Excel/PowerPoint.