Human Resources Generalist

Company Description

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking. We create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo® is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide.

WireCo® offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including salary plus bonus program, paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com and the following videos:

• https://youtu.be/zzplYW7PMFg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJwd_yXZAY

Job Description

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for managing the ongoing HR-related activities at our Kirksville, MO plant and all US distribution centers. This is done in partnership with WireCo’s corporate HR team regarding talent acquisition, reward programs, administration of leaves, interpreting and administering company policies and practices. The successful candidate will be based at the Kirksville location with periodic travel to US distribution centers.

The HR Generalist must exhibit, and proactively motivate others in the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide local support for key HR processes, including recruitment, pre-employment screening, onboarding, performance management, time-off management, and record-keeping.
• Process hourly payroll through payroll/timekeeping system for the Kirksville plant and distribution centers as well as the accurate and timely processing of time off requests, job changes, separations, hires and organization changes in ADP WorkforceNow, our global HRIS system, while maintaining documentation for audit purposes.
• Serve as point of contact for plant and distribution center employees on HR related matters, including but not limited to the administration of HR policies, benefits, processes, payroll, employee handbook, guidelines, and resources.
• Assist employees with questions related to healthcare, 401(k), life insurance beneficiary forms and personal and medical related leaves, escalating as appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain reports generated from ADP.
• Create and maintain training records and coordinate local training events.
• Assist with local communications on a variety of topics, including benefit plan updates; coordinating and scheduling local Open Enrollment or Educational employee meetings, or biometric screenings.
• Coordinate non-exempt performance reviews; supporting leadership team on execution of the overall process and related administrative and pay actions.
• Assist with coordinating and executing special events and recognition activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and human resources information. 
• Assist in Accounts Payable processing through maintaining accurate records related to purchase, and managing goods throughout the purchasing/receiving process, and validating/submitting invoices in a timely fashion

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or minimum 5 years relevant HR experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills with the willingness and ability to travel to US distribution centers
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work independently, proactively and professionally with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Ability to work in an office setting; extended times of sitting and computer work
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities on a daily basis and possess exceptionally strong skills in attention to