This role is responsible for providing facility level leadership in all areas of Human Resources that affect employees at the assigned facility, including employee relations, labor relations, staffing, EEO/AAP, and benefits. Provides direction and counsel regarding human resource aspects of plant operations. Act as an internal consultant to local management to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Human Resources services to employees at the assigned facility. Provide management with guidance on decisions affecting day-to-day employee management issues as well as long-term strategies to achieve positive business outcomes.
Job supervises a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage a team.
Job leads/supervises/manages 1-5 employees.
Analyze employment trends at the facility to identify areas of opportunity; develop recommendations for improvement and implement practices or processes as approved. Areas of opportunity may include, but are not limited to, labor management, workforce planning, workforce scheduling, job design, or training and development.
Develop effective employee communication strategies to ensure that employees understand the company’s policies, practices, benefits, and values.
Respond to employee and manager requests for assistance on issues relating to policy interpretation, employee conflict, employment law, benefit administration, and other areas managed by the Human Resources function.
Partner with the corporate Talent Acquisition team on strategies and sources to provide quality candidates for all non-exempt (including union roles as applicable) and exempt positions; screen candidates, schedule interviews, and complete all other pre-employment requirements including the review of background check results in accordance with established company policy.
Administer employee absence programs, policies, and benefits and record absences; such programs may include vacation, personal holidays, FMLA, short term disability, long term disability, and any required accommodation processes related to disability, religion or other need.
Participate and partner in audits, both internal and external; propose and implement, as approved, changes to necessary to meet audit requirements.
Oversee the local administration of the annual enrollment process to ensure timely, effective, and efficient communication to employees and completion of enrollment elections.
Manage or administer, as may be required, the accurate and timely recording of employee personal and employment data.
Build and maintain successful working relationships with corporate HR functions, community organizations, HR professional associations, facility managers, employees, and corporate support functions.
Assist with union negotiations and interpretation of collective bargaining agreement including participation in grievance proceedings (as applicable). • Responds to inquiries for supporting documentation and represent company at hearings for unemployment claims.
Works closely with the corporate training specialist to support corporate and plant training/development programs in the identification of needs and the development and delivery of training programs. Identify and manage temporary worker providers and monitor service agreement for compliance (as applicable).
This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.
Experience of HR Generalist practice in a manufacturing environment. • Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
Union experience preferred.
Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and compliance programs (NLRB, ADA, FLMA, FLSA, EEO/AAP, etc.)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.
Working knowledge of a broad range of Human Resources best practices.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to influence decision makers.
BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.
Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Industrial Psychology, or related field or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through working.
Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.
Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.
This role requires 10% domestic travel.
Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds
Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours
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
Required Experience
5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.
Experience of HR Generalist practice in a manufacturing environment. • Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
Union experience preferred.
Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and compliance programs (NLRB, ADA, FLMA, FLSA, EEO/AAP, etc.)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.
Working knowledge of a broad range of Human Resources best practices.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to influence decision makers.
BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.
Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Industrial Psychology, or related field or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through working.
Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.
Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.
This role requires 10% domestic travel.
Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds
Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours
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