HR Generalist, Divisional (bilingual in Spanish)
Company: UFP Technologies, Inc.
Location: Chicopee
Posted on: January 18, 2023
Job Description:
About UFP MedTech:UFP MedTech, a UFP Technologies, Inc
(Nasdaq:UFPT) business, offers a full suite of design, development,
process, and manufacturing services for single-use and single
patient medical devices. We create OEM devices, subassemblies,
components and packaging, from Innovation to Manufacturing, using a
differentiated flexible materials portfolio with best-in-class
operational excellence systems to improve patient outcomes for our
clients.Our culture is centered around innovation, collaboration,
creativity, and service. This is the connective tissue that drives
our pursuit of industry leadership and customer partnerships
throughout our organization.UFP Technologies, Inc. offers a
competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
- 401K with a matching contribution
- Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee discounts and much
more!The site Human Resources (HR) Generalist will perform HR
functions to support the Chicopee, MA facility (approx. 285
employees). The incumbent will report directly to the General
Manager, as well as receive guidance and directive from the
Corporate HR office located in Newburyport, MA. The HR Generalist
will perform related duties at the site level and may carry out
responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas:
time & attendance, employment and staffing, onboarding, training
and development, employee relations, affirmative action, employee
engagement / recognition, and compensation / incentive programs, as
well as may play a role in safety. This role is responsible for
disseminating all Corporate HR initiatives and programs and may
oversee an HR Administrator. Human Resources (HR) Generalist
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Edits, processes, and approves hourly employees' timecards, as
well as enters time-off requests in to ADP WFN time and attendance
system.
- Researches and resolves timecard and paycheck
discrepancies.
- Assists Talent Acquisition Recruiter coordinating and
conducting the full cycle recruiting process for the site (i.e.,
posting jobs internally and externally, attending job fairs,
partnerships with local colleges, scheduling interviews,
interviewing candidates, initiating background screens, setting up
pre-employment drug screens, and generating and sending offer
letters) as well as works with the hiring managers on onboarding
new hires.
- Conducts new employee orientations to ensure that employees
gain an understanding of the company's policies, procedures,
benefit plans, and enrollment provisions.
- Partners with local temporary staffing agencies to obtain the
best rate for the site for staffing needs.
- Advises, counsels, and provides feedback to managers and
employees on performance management and employee relations issues
to constructively resolve problems.
- Assists in ensuring company policies and practices are
compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws and
procedures, including record keeping, policy statements,
non-discriminatory practices, regulation compliance, etc.
- With the guidance of Corporate HR, monitors the day-to-day
implementation of policies concerning wages, hours and working
conditions.
- Partners with Sr. HRBP of People and Organizational Development
to identify training resources to ensure employee training and
development needs are met.
- Implements and maintains employee engagement, recognition, and
morale programs. Oversees the corporate service award program for
the site.
- Maintains the personnel files and other employment and training
records.
- Coordinates with Corporate HR on all involuntary terminations
prior to termination. Ensures proper documentation and ensures
processing of termination is completed in proper time frame.
- Oversees attendance policy enforcement and tracking, i.e.,
generates attendance reports & guides supervisors with disciplinary
actions.
- Assists with benefit questions/issues and partners with
corporate benefits department on health care and various leaves of
absence to ensure accurate recordkeeping and compliance with
applicable state, federal and local regulations.
- Serves as an extension of the Corporate HR team during the
annual open enrollment process by distributing materials and
assisting with the effective communication of benefit plans and
changes.
- Maintains affirmative action program data for site and
collaborates with Corporate HR on AAP requirements and
reporting.
- Oversees workers compensation administration, i.e., management
of claims and return to work.
- Responds to employment verification requests.
- Responds and represents the site for unemployment claims.
- Researches opportunities to promote the site with the local and
state resources and associations (i.e., the local Chamber of
Commerce, state grants, etc.).Human Resources (HR) Generalist
Education / Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree with 3 to 5 years HR Generalist
experience.
- Experience auditing and approving timecards using ADP WFN is
preferred.
- HR Professional Certification preferred, i.e., SHRM CP.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment is strongly
preferred.
- Knowledge of HRIS systems, ADP WFN preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (Teams, Outlook, Word,
Excel, PowerPoint)
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills and with attention
to detail.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.To apply for this
job please create a profile with us through our online application
system. Click the "Apply" box in the upper right hand corner to
start the application process. Or, if you already have a social
media account with LinkedIn, Google, or Facebook you can use your
log in credentials to apply. For more information on UFP MedTech,
visit www.ufpmedtech.com. UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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Keywords: UFP Technologies, Inc., Chicopee , HR Generalist, Divisional (bilingual in Spanish), Human Resources , Chicopee, Massachusetts
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