Human Resources Generalist

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JOB SUMMARY:

The HR Generalist maintains and enhances the organization’s human resources by administering employee relations and human resources policies for all plant employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Communicate and administer hourly and salaried HR policies, programs and procedures in accordance with state and federal law.

·         Be aware of employee concerns and problems, and the “pulse” of the organization.

·         Administer training programs.

·         Administer benefits: BCBS, MetLife (life, dental, and short-term ), 401(K), and COBRA.

·         Actively work toward a safer organization and ensure compliance with all OSHA requirements.  Direct safety program within the plant.

·         Maintain hourly and salaried employee records and files.

·         Ensure counseling and discipline are handled consistently.  Ensure managers know how to administer counseling/discipline and maintain records.

·         Work with plant supervisors on the administration of performance evaluations.

·         Manage recruitment, interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new employees.

·         Oversee the handling of grievances filed by the union through the proper steps.

·         Interpret and administer union contract consistently.

·         Act as a liaison between management and the union.

·         Prepare and process new employee paperwork.

·         Responsible for benefits with new employees.

·         Administer plant absenteeism policy to include calculating monthly percentage.

·         Prepare the following reports:  force, organizational chart, turnover, medical leave/light duty, and any other report requested.

·         Administer Uniform and Safety Shoe Program.

·         Collect and issue monthly activity reports and overtime cards.

·         Order all office supplies and maintain small inventory.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·         Basic knowledge of state and federal employment and labor laws.

·         Excellent communication and public speaking skills.

·         Must be knowledgeable in Excel, Word and Windows.

·         Ability to interact with all levels of management and plant personnel.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

·         College degree

·         Three (3) to five (5) years of HR Generalist experience

·         Experience in a labor union, manufacturing environment

Company DescriptionThe Okonite Company was founded in 1878, making it one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States. Earliest customers included Samuel F.B. Morse for his telegraph network and Thomas A. Edison for the Pearl Street Generating Station, the nation's first, built in New York City in 1882.

In June 1976, Okonite became the largest company in the United States to be owned by its employees through an Employees' Stock Ownership Trust. As such, Okonite employees have a unique vested interest in the quality and service we provide.

Today, Okonite is headquartered in Ramsey NJ, approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City. At our six (6) manufacturing facilities, we make cables that range from 300V to 345kV insulated products that include Instrumentation, Power and Control, Medium Voltage, and High Voltage cables.

Okonite serves a multitude of markets including Electric Utility (Distribution, Transmission, and including fossil and nuclear), Oil & Gas (refineries and production platforms), Chemical, Military bases, Railroad, Transit and Pulp & Paper. In addition, we provide cables to various other industrial customers in areas of Hospitals, Colleges & Universities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Centers. With today's focus on renewable energy, Okonite cables can be found at Wind Farms, Solar Farms, and Biofuel generating facilities.Company DescriptionThe Okonite Company was founded in 1878, making it one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States. Earliest customers included Samuel F.B. Morse for his telegraph network and Thomas A. Edison for the Pearl Street Generating Station, the nation's first, built in New York City in 1882. \r\n\r\nIn June 1976, Okonite became the largest company in the United States to be owned by its employees through an Employees' Stock Ownership Trust. As such, Okonite employees have a unique vested interest in the quality and service we provide. \r\n\r\nToday, Okonite is headquartered in Ramsey NJ, approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City. At our six (6) manufacturing facilities, we make cables that range from 300V to 345kV insulated products that include Instrumentation, Power and Control, Medium Voltage, and High Voltage cables. \r\n\r\nOkonite serves a multitude of markets including Electric Utility (Distribution, Transmission, and including fossil and nuclear), Oil & Gas (refineries and production platforms), Chemical, Military bases, Railroad, Transit and Pulp & Paper. In addition, we provide cables to various other industrial customers in areas of Hospitals, Colleges & Universities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Centers. With today's focus on renewable energy, Okonite cables can be found at Wind Farms, Solar Farms, and Biofuel generating facilities.