Employment Opportunity

Job Description:

Multiple locations:

Lincoln, NE and Middletown, NY

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinates the needs and objectives of the business segment with those of its employees by 
assisting the Sr. HR Manager in planning, recommending, implementing and administering 
personnel policies, practices, and programs that will attract and maintain skilled and 
motivated staff to meet corporate goals, objectives and business interests. Provides counsel, 
services, and other assistance to departments and management to assist them in the effective 
execution of their personnel and employee relations responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Partners with site leadership to administer personnel policies, practices and programs, and 
advises and assists them in their interpretation and application
Assists senior management and department heads in organizational and departmental development 
by advising or by assisting with job structuring, job descriptions, reporting procedures and 
communications
Recruits, interviews, screens and refers applicants for position; conducts orientation programs 
for new employees; analyzes turnover and recommends suggestions for improved retention as 
required
Assists site leadership in human resources utilization by participation in determining and 
projecting staffing requirements, sources of qualified personnel, training and development 
requirements
Acts as a consultant regarding training and development programs; arranges or conducts programs
Acts as liaison between employees and management; conducts investigations and recommends 
corrective action; assists management in the utilization of constructive communication, 
including administering disciplinary actions
Interacts with all shifts and departments on a regular basis
Develops, proposes and administers approved wage and salary programs including job analysis; 
job descriptions; job evaluation and periodic surveys to assure a competitive and equitable 
compensation program. Recommends changes as needed
Assists Corporate HR with the annual performance review process to ensure reviews are completed 
timely and accurately; discusses performance with leadership team as a means of identifying 
future growth potential and supporting the corporate succession planning process
Assists Corporate HR in the execution of corporate employee relations policies and programs 
designed to keep the corporation union free by analyzing the effects of practices/policies 
programs; recommends changes to meet goals and objectives
Responsible for assuring that the business segment is in compliance with laws relative to wages 
and hours, employee relations, employee benefits, employment opportunities and other related 
employment laws; acts as consultant within the corporation in interpreting the administration 
of the laws; seeks assistance from Corporate HR Director and legal counsel as appropriate
Maintains a system of employee personnel record keeping, retention, and access by authorized 
personnel
Responsible for administering the corporate drug program which includes pre-employment 
screening, random tests and post-accident screening, when applicable
Follows and enforces all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) 
and equipment safeguards; works to advance and promote the safety culture of the site
Performs other related duties
REQUIREMENTS:

BS degree in Human Resources preferred
2+ years of HR generalist experience
Certification is preferred
Requires strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as effective presentation 
skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with all level of employees
Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing plant setting and walking the production floor, 
interacting with all levels of employees
WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is mostly sedentary
Operates typical office equipment such as copier, computer and calculator
Works inside and in an office setting; walks the production floor, as necessary