Southworth International Group, Inc., has an immediate opening for an HR Generalist. This role is based out of our Manila, AR location.

Please note that we give first priority to temporary employees currently on assignment with SIGI who apply for this role. Should a temporary employee not accept the position, we will accept other external applications.

Southworth is the world’s largest manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning. Our products are designed to improve worker productivity while reducing the potential for worker injuries. Anywhere that workers are lifting and positioning items, handling pallets, working with parts in containers or transporting loads in a factory or warehouse, Southworth has a product to make the job faster, safer, and easier.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated HR Generalist to join our Americas HR team. The successful incumbent will support our site HR Manager in the delivery of talent strategy initiatives and will be responsible for delivering all aspects of frontline HR services, with a focus on payroll & benefits support, talent acquisition, new employee onboarding and employee relations.

Key Responsibilities

HR Compliance

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintain knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Review, track, and document compliance with necessary training and/ or policies
• Responsible for organization and upkeep of hard and soft copies of employee records

Talent Acquisition & New Employee Onboarding:

• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified contingent job applicants for frontline open positions, collaborating with departmental managers and recruiter to understand skills and competencies required for openings

• Review and select resumes for contingent workers during hiring processes, working closely with staffing agencies
• Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications
• Enter new employee data into HR and payroll systems as necessary
• Perform new employee orientation to deliver an exceptional first-day experience
• Work with managers to plan onboarding strategies to ensure exceptional first 90-day experience and that new hires get up to speed in the most timely and efficient manner possible
• Manage the internal job posting process

Employee Relations

• Investigate and support employees when concerns arise, including coaching and efficient problem-solving skills. Work with and coach line managers on successful problem resolution as needed
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
• Assist in the development and implementation of employee recognition programs to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction
• Attend and participate in manager-employee meetings, terminations, and investigations, as required

Manager/ Process Support

• Support managers in key HR processes such as recruiting, interviewing, performance management, and employee coaching
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to performance evaluations
• Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions
• Conduct and analyze exit interviews and make actionable recommendations based on data

Payroll & Benefits Support

• Audit and finalize weekly timecards in Factory Track
• Administer hourly payroll processes in ADP Workforce Now. Manage wage garnishment administration and processes for local employees
• Assist in tracking time and attendance
• Manage and enter wage step increases
• Oversee Leave Management processes for local employees
• Create and maintain accurate reporting, as needed
• Act as knowledgeable employee point of contact for benefits administration, questions and enrollment processes
• Perform other payroll and benefit related duties, as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 5+ years of human resource management experience
• HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn HRIS and ATS systems
• ADP Workforce Now experience preferred, specifically regarding payroll processing & benefits support
• Familiarity with HRIS reporting and concepts
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations (ADA, EEO, FMLA, FLSA) and the ability to appropriately spot employment risk issues

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks
• Self-starter, able to handle projects and tasks with minimal supervision
• Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information

SIGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer: You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

We’re only hiring those authorized to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor immigration visas.

SIGI does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of SIGI.