HR Generalist (Project Management)

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios.  Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution, and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers. 

The Human Resources Generalist has the responsibility to help support and administer the Human Resources programs, policies, and activities at the plant level for the Fond du lac, Wisconsin location. The HR Generalist partners with management to foster a positive work environment that supports company objectives, employee engagement, and compliance with all applicable laws.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the recruitment process for all hourly positions at the facility. To include maintaining applicant database, sourcing/posting positions, interviewing/coordinating interviews, screening applicants, and performing reference checks.
• Manage the offer, pre-employment (including background, drug test and physicals) and new hire onboarding process for all positions at the facility.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of the following items, Pre-Employment Drug Screens, Orientation/Benefit Booklets, Jump Drives, New Hire Swag, Career Fair Swag, Fun Food Friday Inventory.
• Manage the payroll for all plant employees on a bi-weekly basis.
• Responsible for leading weekly staffing meetings with Plant Leadership teams.
• Assist in HR-related reports such as turnover, absenteeism, overtime hours.
• Proactively partner with designated Regional Human Resources Manager on employee relations concerns. Investigate as directed and recommend resolutions.
• Advise supervisors on coaching, corrective actions, and performance management.
• Coordinate training programs to meet organizational and employee development goals.
• Connect with employees on behalf of Regional Human Resources Manager, (i.e.: benefit questions LOA/FMLA, paycheck concerns, etc.)
• Set-up and maintain employee personnel ghost files. Ensure originals or copies of documents are routed to Corporate HR as directed.
• Manage data accuracy in HRIS for employees. This could include processing status changes, submitting time and attendance corrections, entering personal time into time and attendance, etc.
• Manage the No Fault Attendance policy and issue and maintain corrective action documents in accordance with the policy.
• Communicate and manage paid time off program for all plant employees.
• Facilitate meetings with employees and managers to include training, annual open enrollment, etc.
• Act as a point of contact for employee inquires, directing them to the appropriate resource when necessary.
• Partner with Corporate HR team to support annual initiatives including but not limited to, performance management, open enrollment, and policy changes.
• Parter with EHS team to support a safe workplace and provide support on safety initiatives.
• Communicate and prepare a wide variety of correspondence, most being of a confidential and sensitive nature which includes letters, memorandums, reports, hourly offer letters, benefit summaries, etc.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to ensure consistent enforcement of company policies.
• Complete exit interviews with departing employees as needed.
• Plan and execute employee engagement activities to support company culture.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as needed.

 Position Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years HR and/or payroll experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of computer software applications
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, identify issues, and develop practical, compliant solutions.
• Demonstrated judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential HR matters

Actus Nutrition prides itself on advancement opportunities for our current workforce to promote from within.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.  

Equal Opportunity Employer
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