Job Description
Join our team where innovation and cutting-edge technology meets small town living! MDS
Manufacturing has been dedicated to creating quality products across the country since
1976. With over 60 employees, our benefits are impressive, and we are committed to team
member satisfaction.
The HR Generalist is the face of the department and will perform all the HR functions for
the company, including staffing, benefits administration, team member relations, policy
enforcement, training coordination, payroll, and compliance. The role will collaborate
closely with Management and other team members to ensure the smooth operation of HR
processes and contribute to fostering a positive work environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Talent Management
o Manage recruitment efforts by managing job descriptions, posting job
openings, scheduling & performing interviews, and conducting onboarding
for new hires.
o Assist in developing programs for employee retention, performance
management, and career development.
o Facilitate onboarding programs and create materials to welcome and
integrate new employees.
o Conduct exit interviews and make recommendations to management.
2. Benefits Administration
o Administer team member benefit programs, including enrollment,
communication, and troubleshooting, and communicate offerings to team
members, and response to inquiries.
o Research benefit providers and programs to optimize team member benefits
and costs.
3. Team Member Relations & Policy Enforcement
o Maintain/update Employee Handbook and policies and procedures ensuring
compliance with regulations and internal policies and serve as a resource for
team member questions related to them.
o Assist in maintaining a positive workplace culture by supporting the
communication and enforcement of company policies.
o Support team member counseling, performance improvement plans, and
documentation as directed by Management.
4. Training & Development
o Organize and coordinate training sessions for team members, including
logistics and scheduling.
o Prepare training materials and ensure the smooth execution of team member
orientations and workshops.
5. Compensation & Payroll
o Assist/process payroll by gathering and verifying team member data and
work with payroll processor to complete bi-weekly payroll.
o Maintain team member performance records and assist with implementing
compensation strategies aligned with industry standards.
o Research and stay up-to-date on compensation trends, maintain salary
structures, and ensure compliance with company policies.
6. Compliance & Recordkeeping
o Maintain and update team member records to ensure compliance with
federal, state, and local labor laws.
o Assist with the administration of FMLA, workers’ compensation, and
OSHA/Safety recordkeeping.
7. General Administrative Support
o Establish and maintain positive relationships with team members,
management, vendors, and external partners.
o Participate in company meetings, company-wide initiatives, and team-building
activities.
o Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational
Development, or related field preferred.
Experience: 1-2 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar role is required.
SHRM or similar certification preferred.
Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and experience with ERP systems is a
plus.
Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to handle sensitive information with
discretion. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced
environment.
Other Key Competencies:
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to meet deadlines.
A self-starter with a positive, team-oriented attitude and a desire to grow within the
HR field.
Physical Demands:
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with management, coworkers,
vendors and customers is crucial; regular use of phone and e-mail for
communications is essential.
Hearing and vision correctable to within normal ranges is essential for normal
conversations, receiving ordinary information, and preparing or inspecting reports
and documents.
Normal office environment will require using a computer and sitting for extended
periods of time, and will also require moving about the office occasionally to access
files/storage and supplies, to attend meetings, to assist others, etc.
Frequently exposed to noise and regular flow of people around the office.
Occasional exertion and/or lifting of about 20 lbs. should be expected. Good manual
dexterity is required to use common office equipment.