HR Generalist - Wooster, OH

Duties & Responsibilities:

Tasks related to this salaried-exempt position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• Follows established safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Assumes primary responsibility for administering health and welfare plans, including timely benefit enrollments, changes and terminations.
• Maintains associate data and documents in HRIS/Payroll system (UKG), including but not limited to new hire and termination checklists.
• Lead BCI Wooster’s and BCI Indianapolis’ recruiting efforts to attract and retain the right people, including occasional travel (<10%).  
• Collaborates with Division Controller to administer leaves of absence to comply with employment laws and company policy.
• Processes and administers unemployment and workers’ compensation claims with the insurance provider and/or relevant state agency.
• Assists with workplace investigations and completing incident reports as needed.
• Assists with preparation of performance review process and development of training materials.
• Works with Division Controller to administer required drug and alcohol screenings through third party screening vendors per company policy.
• Administers wellness initiatives and helps promote and organize annual health fair event.
• Collaborates with management/hiring teams on associate recruitment, talent acquisition, training, development, performance management, discipline and terminations.
• Assists associates with day-to-day HR requests and helps resolve workplace issues.
• Conducts timely and thorough pre-employment screening and associate onboarding, creating a welcoming and informative experience for new hires.
• Administers BCI Associate Handbook policies and periodic updates.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal employment laws and company HR policies.
• Processes hourly associate payroll weekly and collaborates with Division Controller to maintain accurate work schedules and attendance records in UKG.
• Assists Division Controller with tracking and monitoring temp worker labor hours consistent with company policy.
• Coordinates travel accommodations for visitors.
• Provides administrative support to the general office and Accounting Department (e.g., accounts payable and accounts receivable), as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Full-time role in an office/manufacturing setting.

Skill Set:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well independently and with others at all levels of the organization.
• Results-orientated individual who can work well independently and with a team.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Demonstrates an aptitude for helping people solve problems.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong foundational knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations and understanding of HR principles.
• Organized with ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable having daily interaction with hourly and salaried associates.
• Functions well in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications Desired:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of professional-level HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Associate degree in business administration, HR management or related field.
• SHRM or equivalent HR certification preferred.