Human Resources Generalist
Anderson Technologies
Grand Haven, Michigan
• Ensured the successful launch of a companywide HRIS system (ExponentHR), leading to greater company efficiencies as well as a 99% paperless Human Resources department. • Proactively recruited, interviewed, and facilitated the hiring of qualified job applicants for vacant positions, including both non-exempt production and exempt office positions.• Negotiated approximately 30 salary offers, including sign-on bonuses or relocation packages when applicable.• Processed background checks and coordinated drug screenings with physicals.• Designed the companies’ performance review program. Simplified the process and set a path towards metrics-based pay increases and drastically removed manager subjectivity.• Identified legal requirements such as Paid Sick Leave (PSL), Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and ensured company compliance.• Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefit programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.• Led workplace disciplinary investigations, drafted last chance agreements, and ensured consistent application of work rules and policies.• Investigated workplace accidents and managed the disability processes with third-party administrators for Workers' Compensation, Short Term Disability and FMLA while ensuring adherence to ADA and HIPAA.• Conducted annual wage surveys resulting in cost of living and position equity pay changes.• Prepared employee separation notices and conducted exit interviews.• Formed and led the Safety Committee which led to an average of 4 improvement actions per month.• Revised and updated employee handbook in 2019.• Managed Payroll Coordinator and Human Resource Assistant positions.