HR Generalist

*POSITION DESCRIPTION * *Company Overview * Norican is home to six leading, globally operating brands: DISA, Italpresse Gauss, StrikoWestofen, Simpson Technologies, Monitizer, and Wheelabrator.
As one strong global partner, we are able to serve you better, faster and more efficiently, giving you access to all we have to offer and working in partnership to keep you performing with the latest knowledge and knowhow.
From melting, dosing, and molding through to surface preparation, we provide the solutions to solve your challenges.
In addition to equipment, the digital solutions we have unlock the data in your foundry, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
A global network of engineering expertise, manufacturing capacity and service support ensures we are where our customers need us to be, at every stage of their process and for every challenge they may face.
Norican Group North America operation is head-quartered in La Grange, GA.
The Norican Group employs over 2,000 people on 4 continents.
Job Title: *HR Generalist * Location: LaGrange, GA Reports To: VP of HR *Position Purpose * Position assists the HR Department with recruiting, on boarding, benefits, payroll, document management, communication, and HR administrative tasks.
This position absolutely requires high level of integrity and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
*Job Functions * * Assist and drive the overall recruiting process for exempt and non-exempt positions, includes outside employment agencies * Draft offer letters and other necessary paperwork for on boarding processes.
Includes coordinating drug tests, physicals and background checks.
* Be proficient in all areas of HR responsibilities, including payroll, recruiting, and benefits.
* Coordinate and help administer Orientation of new employees and training processes.
* Ensure new hire paperwork, including training documents, are completed and scanned/filed appropriately.
* Assist with annual compensation and performance review process.
* Leverage the compensation tool, Mercer, to ensure Norican Group’s wages are competitive in the market.
* Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
* Assist in HR Projects involving Lean Program Implementation, EHS Programs and other company initiatives/events.
* Be proficient with all the HRIS and Payroll systems.
* Assist with updating and maintaining Company Policy Handbook * Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
* Run appropriate HR reports as needed, along with maintaining the organizational charts.
* Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
* Perform special projects and duties as required.
*Qualifications & Experience * * Bachelor’s degree (HR, Business, or similar field)- Required * At least 5 years of HR experience (manufacturing preferred) * Based in LaGrange, GA office, some work from home available * Certificates & Licenses- working towards PHR or SPHRM-CP * Computer Skills- Strong PC aptitude and skills, especially in Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint * Ceridian/Dayforce experience a plus * High integrity and Confidentiality * Must have excellent analytical and communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
* Strong emphasis as a team player that thrives in a cooperative team environment and presents themselves in a polished professional manner * Proven leadership in continuous improvement systems and process optimization.
*Personal Characteristics * * Strong analytical and organizational skills * Bias for decision making and execution * Detail-oriented and thorough * Driven to achieve operational efficiencies while maintaining a high-quality outcome * Persistence and patience * Customer Focused - Serves both external and internal clients by focusing effort on meeting the client needs, understanding their concerns, and seeking to build trust.
* Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
* Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely * Professionalism - Ability to promote a polished and professional manner.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and changes in priorities professionally.
* Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
* Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
* Strategic thinker who can establish a successful plan and execute the plan to achieve top and bottom-line business growth * Excellent communication skills enabling effective dialog with employees at all levels * Ability and willingness to be hands-on as circumstances require * A self-motivated individual, energizing others, setting the right priorities * Highest possible ethical and professional standards; behaves in accordance with expressed beliefs and commitments * Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
* Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
* Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
* Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
* Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
*Disclaimer* * _The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this job.
_ Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Relocation assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Recruiting: 3 years (Required) * Ceridian: 1 year (Preferred) * Human Resources: 3 years (Required) Work Location: In person