Bilingual HR Generalist

Lasko Products, an international market leader in home comfort products for over 100 years, is looking to add a Human Resources Generalist to its Franklin, TN manufacturing and distribution location. 

The HR Generalist will be an integral member of the Franklin leadership team and will provide high level support and guidance to all employees and management and lead the implementation of corporate HR initiatives at the local level. 

Your Role and Key Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a “go to” HR person with a highly diverse workforce population to coach and support them on effective employment practices 
• Work in partnership with local management on various employment matters including Performance Management issues, employee inquiries or complaints 
• Assist with location recruiting needs; posting open requisitions, notifying agencies, making job offers, etc. 
• Lead the pre-hire onboarding process and coordinate day one activities for new employees 
• Process all new hires and ensure Onboarding documentation is accurate in the electronic file including E-Verify and Background Checks 
•  Schedule employee benefit enrollments, and manage the Leave of Absence process 
• Maintain employee files 
• Help with employee engagement and special events such as holiday parties, wellness events, meeting set up and coordination. 
• Full life cycle on/off boarding (hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, etc.) 
• Conduct employee investigations and recommend actions to effectively resolve policy violations 
• Elevate matters as needed to the Senior Director, Human Resources or other authority as may be appropriate. 
• Stay current on state/federal employment laws and company policies. Share ‘need to know’ information with managers to help improve their supervisory effectiveness and ensure compliance 
• Deploy training to inform or assist employees/managers on job related activities, policies, and best practices 
• Implement HR programs, processes, and procedures as needed from Corporate HR 
• Commit to providing a gold standard HR department where diversity, equity, and inclusion are a priority 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish  
• 5+ years of experience in HR generalist and/or support roles, with an excellent working knowledge of employee/labor relations Manufacturing and/or Distribution Center Experience is preferred  
• Must be able to quickly gain trust, build relationships, and act with a high level of discretion
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills 

 

About Lasko Products

 Better Air Starts Here. 

Lasko Products is the leading air solutions brand with a reputation for reliable products, peak performance, and perpetual innovation – our commitment to our customers for over a century. Founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia, Lasko has evolved for over a century to become the global leader in air solution products. From our roots in small appliances, fans, and portable heaters, we’ve grown to become the leading home comfort company while maintaining our unwavering commitment to quality and value. Today, Lasko stands as a symbol of innovation, offering consumers around the world high-performance products; portable fans, heaters, air purifiers, humidifiers, and home ventilation solutions. Our well-known brands, such as B-Air, Air King, and Guardian Technologies, serve both consumer and commercial markets across North America and internationally. As an American company, we take pride in upholding the spirit of hard work, trust and accessibility, ensuring that Lasko remains available to all, for generations to come. Headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing and distribution facilities nationwide, Lasko continues to set the standard in the air solutions category for another 100 years.  

Lasko’s mission is to enhance lives by creating comfortable environments with innovative products you can trust.  

The company’s success is based on Five Core Values: 

Be Bold 

• Challenge the status quo 
• Courageously pursue the impossible  
• Reject mediocrity