Human Resources Generalist

Location: Grand Island, NY

Job Summary

Provides recruitment and staffing strategy and support for exempt and non-exempt positions. Acts as a liaison and coach between employees and management to resolve employee relations issues. Interprets and applies Human Resource policies consistently among the workforce.

Responsibilities

Provide employee relations support to local management to include appropriate counseling, guidance, and employment termination when necessary.

Serve as the daily contact for the local site management and staff to handle employee relations issues, including benefits issues, compensation issues, organizational development or general employment concerns.

Conduct investigative interviews when employee complaints arise (i.e. sexual harassment or discrimination). Evaluate information gathered and determine the best course of action from a business, ethical and legal compliance standpoint. Follows through with the most appropriate action and follow up with original complainant.

Coordinated temporary staffing needs and maintains relationship with appropriate recruiting agencies.

Manage the recruitment process and costs for all open headcount positions at the local site.

Create and maintain innovative recruitment strategies

Attend local job fairs

Generate Hire Requisitions as needed.

Generate internal job posting and manages the response process.

Post open positions externally with the most appropriate resource.

Manage the interview process, coordinating interviews with external candidates and internal hiring panel.

Utilize behavioral interviewing skills to screen potential candidates.

Advise hiring panel on final job offer decision

Extend employment offers and process appropriate paperwork for selected candidate

Conduct new employee orientation, including distribution of new hire paperwork, employee handbooks, and benefits materials to local site staff.

Conducts exit interviews and investigates key issues or concerns.

Facilitate and support the performance review process semi-annually and annually

Keep Organizational charts and Job Descriptions updated.

Plan and execute employee relations events.

May represent FK at Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation and other such hearings.

Will conduct training programs, develop and deliver presentations.

Performs additional duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Three to five+ years of strong HR Generalist experience and a four-year degree are required.

Must have excellent communication skills and be proficient in Windows applications and have an understanding of HRIS systems (preferably Workday) and Applicant Tracking systems (preferably Lumesse).

Must have a solid understanding of labor law and previous recruitment experience.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.