Job Description

JOB TITLE: HR GENERALIST

REPORTS TO: Manager, Human Resources

SALARY RANGE: $72,000-$75,000 Annually, Salaried Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists with human resources administration, activities, and programs for assigned plant in compliance with established policies, procedures, laws and regulations.  Monitors human resources environment, issues and problems throughout plant and address potential and actual issues as necessary to maintain a positive work environment that is supportive to management and employees.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Oversee and manage the employee onboarding process including assisting with recruiting, interviewing, new hire orientation and training, new hire follow-up and engagement, and ensure all are in compliance with applicable laws and policy.

·       Partner with Human Resources Manager, HR Business Partner, and Plant Leadership Team to resolve employee issues.

·       Explain company personnel policies, compensation, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants and conduct new hire orientations.

·       Backup HR Business Partner with bi-weekly and weekly payroll is processed on time and accurate. 

·       Assist with counseling and termination process to ensure consistent application of policy. 

·       Work with Human Resources Manager and Leadership team to maintain a positive work environment.

·       Assist with annual benefit enrollment, including educating employees on benefit changes.

·       Assist with administering Worker Compensation, FMLA and short-term disability claims and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and policy.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

·       Minimum 4 years of human resources experience, including 3 years in a human resources generalist role to include employee relations, recruitment, staffing, benefits, safety, payroll management, and/or attendance management.

·       Strong skills in employee relations, conflict management, progressive discipline, and employee onboarding.

·       Demonstrated successful capability to resolve conflict over sensitive or complex issues.

·       Knowledge of applicable employment laws including FMLA, Worker Compensation, Equal Employment Opportunity, ADA, etc.

·       Ability to function at a high level of effectiveness, flexibility, independence, and initiative without daily interaction with management. 

·       Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite. Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.    

·       Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field or satisfactory combination of education and experience.

·       Ability to function at a high level of effectiveness, flexibility, independence and initiative without daily interaction with management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish Preferred                                                                                                                            
• Master’s degree in business, human resources, or related field.
• 2 years of related experience in human resources in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience working with Workday.
• Experience working with Kronos.
• Professional Human Resource Certification (PHR) or Society for Human Resources Management Certification (SHRM-CP).

Company Description

Cabinetworks Group is the largest independently owned manufacturer and distributor of cabinets in the United States. Cabinetworks Group offers a highly diverse product portfolio of framed and frameless cabinetry that spans the continuum from value-priced options to truly custom. Our business is built on strong relationships with dealers, home centers, and single-family and multi-family home builders. Cabinetworks Group is home to iconic brands including Advanta®, Cabinets 2000, Cardell®, DesignCraft®, Echelon®, KraftMaid®, Master WoodCraftTM, MasterCraftTM, Medallion®, Merillat®, ModicoTM, QualityCabinetsTM, Schuler®, SerenadeTM, Smart®, Studio Full AccessTM, and Yorktowne®. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Cabinetworks Group has manufacturing facilities and service centers strategically located through the United States.