HR Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Akron Polymer Products (APPI) is currently seeking a highly motivated HR Generalist who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.  APPI is a manufacturer of extruded thermoplastic tubing products serving the automotive and transportation industries.

The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•             Utilization of HR software to manage employee entry, payroll, and employee

        benefits, for our OH, MS and AZ locations.

•             Organize and file hard and soft copies of employee records and form I-9’s.

•             Process documentation and prepare reports relating to performance evaluations.

•             Take appropriate disciplinary action and address employee grievances as needed.

•             Reinforce the company policies, rules, and procedures to ensure employees health

        and safety.

•             Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human

        resource federal and state requirements and conducting investigations as needed.

•             Oversee employee labor and HR federal laws and regulations to assure

        compliance.

•             Review and select resumes during the recruiting process and schedule

        accordingly.

•             Coordination of staffing and recruitment processes. Focus on hiring and retention

        challenges as needed. Function as liaison with employment agencies.

•             Recommend and develop employee relations practices to foster a positive

        employer-employee relationship.

•             Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for

        all positions according to HR objectives.

•             Administer benefits information such as medical, dental, vision and 401k benefits,

        open enrollment, FMLA, worker’s compensation, layoffs, leaves of absences,

        unemployment.

•             Coordinate New Employee Orientation for hourly and salaried employees,

        background checks, and pre-employment tests.

•             Conduct and analyze exit interviews and make actionable recommendations.

•             Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human

        resource federal and state

•             Arrange seminars, workshops, additional HR training, and conferences based on

        each department needs.

•             Generate internal documents such as offer letters, interview confirmations,

        disciplinary letters, etc.

Required Qualifications:

•             Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent years’

        experience. HRCI and/or SHRM certification a plus.

•             Five (5) years’ experience working in an HR position, preferably in a manufacturing

        environment.

•             Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

•             Ability to manage time and prioritize workload.

•             Ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive company and employee

        information.

•             Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact and communicate

        with individuals at all levels of the company, verbally and in writing.

•             Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Paycom experience a plus.

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URL to Apply: hr@akronpolymer.com