Sr. Generalist

ABOUT LOZIER

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities across the U.S., Lozier Corporation is the leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses, with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail’s present and future. Retailers have relied on our quality products and service for more than 65 years.

Middlebury Office Hourly/Salary 

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE 

• Company bonus potential. 

• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays. 

• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment). 

• Onsite Health Clinic. 

• 401(k) with employer match. 

• Employee Assistance Program. 

• Educational Assistance Program. 

• Career Development Programs. 

• Casual dress. 

• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable). 

• Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Human Resources (HR) Generalist oversees and manages complex HR functions, providing strategic guidance and support to the organization. This role involves leading recruitment efforts, developing and implementing HR policies, handling high-level employee relations issues, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. The Senior HR Generalist collaborates with senior leadership to drive HR initiatives, improve processes, and foster a positive organizational culture.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – (based on area of assignment)

• Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
• Govern proper confidentiality of employee information.
• Drive workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.
• Strategize with cross functional teams for recruitment and community initiatives.
• Oversee completion of I-9 process and e-verification process.
• Orchestrate change management related to implementation of organizational solutions.
• Direct managers on employee development, performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions.
• Contribute to unemployment claims and hearing process.
• Respond to inquiries, interpret and administer contracts, advise on grievance process, employee attendance appeal process, and help to resolve work-related problems.
• Lead new hire orientations, benefit orientations and other presentations.
• Administer the education assistance and tuition reimbursement plans.
• Direct employee referral, recognition, and retirement programs.
• Contribute and support HR reporting and quarterly newsletter.
• Drive compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and update HR policies, procedures, strategies, and initiatives.
• Identify training needs, innovate employee development programs, and lead training sessions.
• Lead or contribute to HR projects aimed at improving processes and employee engagement.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

Benefits:

• Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.
• Coordinate open enrollment and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Review of weekly COBRA documentations and general COBRA administration for employees.
• Review and assess impact of pertinent legislation regarding benefits.
• Develop, review and distribution of benefit documents.

Employee Relations:

• Address and resolve employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Conduct investigations of complaints and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Oversee the performance appraisal process, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual evaluations.

Recruiting:

• Manage the full cycle recruit