Human Resources Generalist jobs in Kentucky

Overview

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary duties and responsibilities of the HR Generalist consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Exemplifies the Berry Behaviors and Values at all times. Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Berry inside and outside of the plant.
• Embodies commitment for a safe workplace, and acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities, and communication
• Responsible for processing payroll for plant hourly associates.
• Interviewing and onboarding personnel; ensures legal compliance and consistency
• Data entry—payroll management, time clock, and employee entries
• Filing – effectively maintain personnel, medical, training, and Form I-9s
• Staffing - temp to hire recruiting, works with approved agencies
• Effective use of AS 400 System and other applicable HR software - new hire set up, status changes
• Attendance tracking - monitor points, absence excuses, track warnings
• Tracks performance reviews for timely completion
• Training and development - works with HRM to assess needs
• Employee relations - assists HRM as needed
• New hire orientation - ensures benefits, policies, and employee needs are covered
• Benefit administration - provides employees with contact information, assists with benefit changes
• Unemployment claim administration - files timely replies, attends hearings as needed
• Maintains a positive working relationship with Group Leads and Supervisors
• Perform any other duties as established by the Human Resource Manager
• Responsibilities and Authority include assuring compliance with federal, state, government and/or any appropriate regulatory law or guidelines

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL, SKILL, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Human Resources experience 2-5 years
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Social Sciences
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Word, Excel and Power Point