Position Purpose:

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The Generalist assists the HR Manager in recruiting for position vacancies by implementing the selection process through interviewing and screening applicants.  Focuses on plant-wide safety, to include assisting the HR Manager in pro-active worker’s compensation case management. 

Essential Functions:

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• ·         Continuously re-evaluates hiring criteria by analyzing position requirements with hiring managers. Attracts applicants by writing advertisements and job postings based on hiring criteria.  Works with outside recruiters and provides them with appropriate information for candidate searches. Determines applicants’ qualifications by conducting interviews, tests and reference checks.  Presents qualified candidates to hiring managers by scheduling appointments and necessary interviews.
• ·         Assists HR Manager with associate relations activities, including “on-the-floor” visibility and approachability.
• ·         Maintains HR records by ensuring that applications, resumes, position profiles, requisitions, and interview records and job offers are documented and filed.
• ·         Assists HR Manager and plant-wide Safety Task Force Teams with weekly meetings, safety issues, 8-D Safety investigations, Near Miss investigations, and required safety training for all associates.  Assist HR Manager in Worker’s Compensation case management to establish an aggressive, proactive Return-to-Work Program. 
• ·         Assist in training requirements for all associates, plant-wide.