H.R. Generalist / Sr. Hr Generalist
• Ensured proper communication and understanding of company benefits, compensation, training, and policy / procedure interpretation to all levels of 400+manufacturing staff. • Provided development opportunities for leadership team by developing in-house training and partnering with corporate training department.• Supported business objectives by identifying and resolving people-related needs / issues (i.e. training needs, turnover, etc.).• Monitored morale of associates by connecting on personal level. Provided feedback to leadership team to proactively address any potential issues.• Participated in weekly and monthly leadership team meetings to provide updates on policies and HR related activities such as performance and wage reviews, turnover, those in Associate Improvement plans, etc.• Communicated information regarding corporate programs, announcements, benefits, training, policies through postings on bulletin boards, start of shift meetings and at monthly associate meetings. • Attended HR conferences, local SHRM chapter meetings and networked to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in HR systems and processes.• Ensured associate issues were handled with fairness and consistency based on previous incidents and in line with corporate policies and goals.• Managed staffing needs by recruiting qualified candidates through job fairs, technical school events and colleges.• Met with direct reports regularly to discuss performance, development plans and any open items from previous meetings.• Served as primary HR representative for implementing policies, procedures and corporate culture for acquisition of manufacturing company in Erie, PA.