PAHR
Located in York, PA
Pay: $34-$40
Job Full Description
Hours: 8a – 5p (Mon-Friday)
DESCRIPTION:
Job Summary:
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the HR department including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, managing leave administration, compliance, performance management, and employee engagement.
This role works closely with the Human Resources Work Group and partners across the organization to support business needs and foster a positive, high-performance workplace culture. This position reports to the Senior Human Resources Manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
HR Operations & Employee Services:
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and provide guidance and support to the HR Generalist and HR Assistant as needed
- Provide on-site HR support across both York and Wellsville plant locations
- Provide excellent service to internal and external partners, modeling a collaborative and solution-oriented approach
- Contribute to departmental goal setting, process improvement, and performance tracking using measurable KPIs
- Administer routine HR tasks, including pay changes, leave management, PTO/UTO audits, employee recognition, wellness initiatives, and community involvement with Groundswell
- Support benefits enrollment for new hires and address ongoing employee benefit questions in collaboration with the Total Rewards team
- Deliver administrative support while promoting employee self-service and process efficiencies
Recruitment & Hiring:
- Lead recruitment efforts for hourly positions, partnering with hiring managers to identify role requirements and candidate profiles
- Conduct interviews, coordinate with managers and Talent Acquisition, and extend offers. Ensure ATS updates are completed accurately.
- Maintain and update job descriptions through regular reviews with managers and employees
- Facilitate pre-employment processes including background checks, occupational physicals, drug tests, assessments, and reference checks, escalating concerns as needed
- Manage onboarding activities such as new hire orientation, policy review, paperwork completion, and milestone check-ins (15/45/90 days)
- Accurately enter new hires into the HRIS ensuring data integrity
- Manage all temporary staffing, including ordering, ending assignments, tracking, and monitoring for potential conversion to permanent full-time roles
- Communicate hiring activity and updates with internal stakeholders (Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards)
- Ensure all recruiting and hiring practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Employee Relations:
- Support the Sr. HR Manager in identifying and resolving workplace issues that require executive level intervention
- Address employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and provide policy guidance to promote a respectful workplace
- Conduct investigations and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions, consulting with leadership as needed
- Partner with trainers to support learning and development efforts
- Manage the performance evaluation process and provide constructive feedback
- Guide managers on disciplinary actions, PIPs, and terminations; maintain documentation and follow-up on outcomes
- Conduct and evaluate exit interviews to identify trends and employee retention strategies
- Lead the stay interview process, evaluate feedback, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement initiatives that enhance employee engagement and retention
Compliance & Policy:
- Stay current with employment laws and HR best practices. Ensure company compliance with all federal, state, and local employment and labor regulations
- Assist in developing, updating, and communicating HR policies and procedures
- Maintain accurate employee records in accordance with legal requirements, record retention, and company standards
Additional Responsibilities:
- Champion and drive strategic HR initiatives that align with business goals and Business Operating Plan
- Lead the implementation of HR projects, ensuring successful execution, effective change management and communication plans, and adherence to project timelines
- Support payroll by reviewing and approving timecards promptly, processing employee referral bonuses, and preparing monthly production bonus documentation.
- Oversee and manage the unemployment claims process, ensuring timely and accurate responses
- Create and distribute internal HR communications
- Analyze HR data and prepare reports to support decision-making
- Collaborate on company events and employee engagement initiatives
- Provide backup coverage for main phone and reception area
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related field from accredited college or university preferred
- Minimum of 5-7 years of HR experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Willingness to travel between both York and Wellsville plant locations
- HR Certificate (PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc.) a plus but not required
- Bilingual in Spanish (verbal and written communication) a plus but not required
Required Skills & Competencies:
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- Passion for working in a dynamic, hands-on manufacturing environment
- Strong communication skills – verbal, written, and interpersonal
- Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and employee advocacy
- Strong influencing skills with ability to build trust, gain buy-in, and effectively guide managers and employees toward desired outcomes
- Excellent time management skills with proven ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow within the HR field
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to follow-through and accuracy
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
- Thorough knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance
- Proficient with HRIS/ATS systems - experience with ADP Workforce Now and iCIMS is strongly preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint required
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and assessment
- Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available
- Regular attendance required
Ways to Apply:
- For an immediate AI Recruiter phone interview, please call 717-837-3599
- Call to schedule a live phone interview @717-718-HIRE (4473)
- Apply online at: www.expresspros.com/yorkpa
- Resumes may be emailed to: jobs.yorkpa@expresspros.com
- Stop by our York office: 2210 E. Market St. York, Pa 17402
About Express Employment Professionals:
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ASSOCIATE PROGRAMS AND BENEFITS Check with your local Express office about the availability of the following programs (not all programs are available in all locations):
· Holiday Pay (available only at certain locations)
· Health Insurance that meets Affordable Care Act standards.
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Short Term Disability
· Life Insurance
· 401(k)
· Direct Deposit
· Referral Bonuses
· Vacation Pay (available only at certain locations)
· EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Additional information about the programs offered at your location may be included in this handbook as separate material.
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York, PA
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2210 East Market Street
York, PA 17402
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