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Human Resources Generalist

Great Dane LLC Kewanee, IL

Kewanee, IL

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Full time Business Partner Employee Records Employee Relations

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Job Description

The Human Resources Generalist supports end-to-end Human Resources operations, collaborating with local managers to administer policies, maintain HR systems, and support compliance with employment law. This onsite role in Kewanee, IL contributes to staffing, employee relations, talent management, training, compensation and benefits administration.

Core Responsibilities

Maintain employee-related databases and input employee personal data into the HRIS.
Prepare and analyze reports required to carry out departmental and company functions.
Partner with local management to communicate HR policies, procedures, programs, and relevant laws.
Conduct workplace investigations when employee complaints or concerns are raised.
Advise managers and supervisors on the progressive discipline steps used by the company.
Counsel managers on employment issues and assist with monitoring employee wages and promotions.
Process, verify, and maintain personnel documentation, including background check processes, new-hire paperwork, E-Verify, and status changes.
Administer benefits enrollment and handle leaves of absence requests.
Protect employee and company interests in alignment with company policies and governmental laws.
Complete full-cycle recruiting activities, including job postings, recruitment ads, applicant and resume screening, candidate interviews, and reference checks.
Provide hiring managers with best-qualified candidates and communicate employment offers; negotiate counter offers when required.
Maintain employee hardcopy files and process HR documentation for new hires, changes of status, performance evaluations, benefits, and terminations.
Respond to day-to-day employee questions and inquiries related to policies, benefits, payroll, and compensation.
Assist the HR Manager with identifying, evaluating, and resolving employee relations, morale, work performance, and organizational productivity concerns.
Support engagement committee event management and implementation.
Complete documentation for employment verifications, medical support, and unemployment claimant responses.
Ensure adherence to applicable employment law regulations, statutes, and organizational procedures and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Minimum bachelor’s degree in human resources or industrial/Organizational Psychology and directly related experience, including at least two years working with an HRIS; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 years of progressive Human Resource experience, including employee relations and HRIS.
Strong generalist background.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform statistical analysis.
Previous HRIS experience, including applicant tracking systems.
Advanced experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of recruiting, human resources, and organizational development practices and procedures.
Ability to recruit and evaluate applicants using independent judgment and discretion.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of administrative procedures and systems.
Positive attitude, high energy, enthusiastic approach, and attention to detail.
Minimal.

Preferred Credentials

PHR or SPHR preferred.

Tools and Technologies

HRIS
E-Verify
Applicant tracking systems
MS Office
Word
Excel
PowerPoint

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Benefits, including dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.
Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and a 401(k) Plan with employer match.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid holidays and vacation.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Physical demands: Occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision.
Work environment: Noise level is usually moderate.

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