ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Primary responsibilities: managing & administering the entire “employee & employment experience” process including: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee feedback surveys, job descriptions, benchmarking comp & benefits, internal equity reviews, compliance audit & staffing metrics. This position support a union & non-union workforces in 5 US locations & will assist with 3 China based locations.

This is a hands on positions and you must be pro-active & resourceful.

• HR projects & initiatives such as-Succession & Contingency Planning, Employee Development & Assessments & Training.
• Benefits administration-renewals, FSA, 125 & HSA plans, COBRA.
• Respond to employee and labor relations issues including internal investigations & grievances including EEO1 reporting.
• Coordinate employee meetings & activities.
• Back up for Safety & Leave Administrator & Mailroom Operations.
  
   

• Experience working in a union warehouse/distribution environment is strongly preferred.
• Must have 7+ years of Recruiting experience, preferably with HR Generalist experience & knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations related to staffing.
• Ability to build relationships with employees and managers which instills trust and confidence.
• Must be resourceful, confident in your abilities, comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, changing environment, work well under pressure, multi-task and managing a variety of duties.
• Must have strong written & verbal communications skills, exercise sound judgment, ability to analyze issues, be a problem solver, strong listening skills and be responsive.
• Comfortable training a wide variety of employees on HR related topics.
• Travel 10-20% domestically

WHAT WE OFFER YOU AS A KICHLER EMPLOYEE:

•  Competitive weekly salary
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Available 401(k) program with company match
• Company paid life and disability coverage
• Paid vacation, On-site cafeteria and work out facility
  

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