Associate Hr Generalist

Description:

The GEA Way

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GEA Way philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

As an Associate HR Generalist, you'll serve as the initial resource for employees and managers on Human Resource items, including benefit administration, Human Resources policies, union contract interpretation, record keeping, communications or any other Human Resources questions or issues. You'll be a liaison between plant employees and central Human Resource operations teams and will assist in the resolution of employee relations issues.

Position

Associate HR Generalist

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Respond to employee inquires regarding Human Resources policies, benefits, procedures, and programs, including union contract interpretation. Provide employee relations consultation and coaching, and offer referrals to appropriate services or programs.

• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship and regular communication with all plant employees, union leadership and HR operations teams.

• Develop and maintain a steady connection to the “pulse” of the employees through a balanced plant floor presence; proactively address identified improvement opportunities.

• Support the Senior HR Business Partner with grievances and/or investigations as needed.

• Escalate issues and concerns to plant Senior HR Business Partner as needed.

• Support new employee plant on-boarding process; coordinate with Staffing COE as needed. Conduct interviews and assist in orientation for plant new-hire hourly employees.

• Partner with Senior HR Business Partner to steer and/or coordinate employee engagement and training events, including roundtables and recognition activities.

• Support the Plant Communications plan and processes to ensure open and ongoing communications to the plant (i.e. meetings, memos, newsletters, conduct roundtables, etc.). Update and maintain plant communication mediums to ensure accurate and timely communication of company benefits, policies, safety information and general news announcements.

• Administer park-wide job postings and assignments in accordance with the local supplement.

• Responsible for accurate plant employee OHR data and timely transactions, including transfers and terminations. Maintain and update the plant organizational chart.

• Support the hourly employee headcount management process, including reduction-in-force and re-balancing.

• Maintain all employee records and files, as well as documentation related to the human resources management function, in accordance with federal, state and local regulations; ensure confidentiality and security of information.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of human resources policies and procedures.

• Provide Business Manager training on specific benefits and processes (i.e. Leave types)

• Provide back-up plant payroll support for issues, questions, documentation and adjustments.

• Interface with payroll regarding unemployment agency matters.

• Interface with Disability COE as needed for disability, workers compensation, lack of suitable work, and FMLA-related items.

• Collaborate with the Senior HR Business Partner to execute, standardize and continuously improve HR processes and procedures.

• Compile and track standard plant HR metrics.

• Perform administrative duties, including answering the plant HR phone line and maintaining supplies necessary to support business operations.

• Partner and collaborate with other HR Specialists to share best practices and guide consistency across the business.

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Experience in Human Resources including labor-management relations work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Human Resources
• 2 years' HR experience working in a union environment