POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the HR Manager, oversees human resource policies and programs in the areas of, employee relations, labor relations, staffing, EEO/AAP, benefits, and safety for the Chicago-Racine location. Provides direction and counsel regarding human resource aspects of plant operations in a union environment.
MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (i.e., Policies, procedures, etc. for which you are responsible.)
• Coordinating all Recruitment & Selection activities (e.g. processing applications, updating recruitment activity spreadsheets, preparation of interview letters, and coordinating the scheduling of interviews, liaising with line managers and recruitment agencies regarding vacancies).
• Maintain HR and benefit files, both electronically and hardcopy. Enroll employees in benefits through the HRIS, process enrollment changes, create new employee HR and benefit file folders, file employment and benefit documents, remove terminated employee files, along with other related daily processing.
• Support HR Manager in educating employees and management on and enforcing company policies • Make sure all health and safety regulations are followed • Execute all employee termination procedures including advising employees on their rights and any benefits they are entitled to as well as processing any terminations • Present any new or additional training materials to employees • Foster positive employee relations and work to solve any employee issues that surface or are brought to your attention • Make sure all employee records are filed correctly and kept confidential • Abide by company enforced HR processes and current employment laws and regulations • Support line managers in employee investigations, and provide guidance to them by sitting in any union grievance meetings • Prepare and process employee HRIS transaction such as new hires, terminations, promotions and other job changes.
• Administer service award program, prepare annual, monthly and quarterly data
• Responsible for the administration of FMLA/ADA leaves of absences
• Administer unemployment claim claims.
• Process and file verifications of employment and other legal documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources or related field preferred • Bilingual in Spanish and English • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • 3 -5 years relevant experience in HR in a manufacturing setting • Union and Labor Relations experience preferred • Strong skills using Microsoft Suite • Experience using HR software and HRIS databases • Reliable, people person who enjoys working with a diverse range of individuals and puts employee requirements and needs first
Required Skills Required Experience
OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.
High School diploma or GED, less than 12 months experience.
Other requirements include:
Complete Initial Health Questionnaire
Complete OSHA Respiratory Medical Evaluation Questionnaire
TB skin test within past year / TB skin test within past 6 months if working with NHP’s
Proof of two Measles, Mumps, or Rubella or positive measles titer
Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDAP) if not vaccinated within past 10 years
Functional capacity evaluation - A functional capacity evaluation is set of tests, practices and observations that are combined to determine the ability of the evaluated person to function in a variety of circumstances, most often employment, in an objective manner.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.