HR Generalist I (Biotech)

Primary Duty 

Develop and manage programs and processes: labor relations, recruiting, training, compensation, EEO, safety, workers' compensation, leave administration, and benefits. Incumbent will also play a key role in employee relations. Must exercise independent discretion and decision making, and take a proactive approach to issues and strategies. Act as a consultant to employees and management. Establish rapport and maintain communication with all levels of management and employees. Ability to manage multiple processes and projects with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, responsibility and confidentiality.

Essential Functions 

· Provide guidance and administration, or management of human resource policies, programs and processes in one or more of the following areas: employee relations, labor relations, recruiting, training, compensation, safety, workers' compensation, performance management, succession planning, leave administration, and benefits.

· Investigate harassment & discrimination complaints.

· Manage drug & alcohol testing program.

· Participate in and / or administer labor relation issues, contract administration, pre-negotiation analyses; may participate in labor negotiations, grievance process, research arbitration matters, contingency planning as necessary

· May coordinate and / or facilitate the internal and external job postings, recruiting selection, interviewing, offer and relocation process, employee on-boarding

· Prepare and monitor Affirmative Action plan

· Provide training, prepares documentation for EEO complaints, may participate in compliance reviews

· Assist in job and salary administration

· Participate in public relations activities on behalf of the company. May act as official BC media contact.

· May assist in the implementation of safety programs; conducts periodic safety inspections; may act as company representative for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) audits

· Complete and file workers' compensation documentation; may monitor claims and review reserves and expenses; assists in the return-to-work program

· May conduct communication and / or training for company-wide initiatives, benefit plan changes, or develop, design, and deliver other training programs

· May support international locations

· Assist employees with other employment events and ensures compliance with company standards and legal requirements

· Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience/Physical Functions

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Requires demonstrated HR knowledge, problem-solving skills and organizational awareness. Must be able to work independently and have well-developed interpersonal skills, strong organization and prioritization skills necessary to operate in a fast-paced work environment, effective communication skills and high motivation/initiative. Strong PC skills required.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years' HR generalist experience preferred. PHR or SPHR certification preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Human Resources