Founded in 2014 by two successful entrepreneurs, UPG Enterprises, LLC is a high growth, privately held operator of world-class diversified industrial businesses.
Our family of companies has been built from more than 15 acquisitions in the metals, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics segments.
Approaching $1.
5B in annual revenue, the UPG portfolio of companies operates more than 3 million square feet of manufacturing space, a fleet of 200+ trucks, and over 26 production facilities across the U.
S.
, Canada, and Mexico.
We take a long-term approach to business and pride ourselves on having a lasting foundation built upon a strong culture, mutual respect, excellent teams, and an innovative entrepreneurial spirit.
The HR Generalist will be on-site assisting employees and site management with HR support providing new hire orientations, benefit administration, maintaining updated employee records and other general HR operational tasks as assigned.
This position will report to the HR Business Partner Manager and will be required to be at the site 5 days a week at our Aurora, IL facility.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for maintaining employee records in HRIS, UKG (UltiPro)
Assist with answering frequently asked questions related to people process and policies.
Manage full lifecycle recruiting and on-boarding (temp and perm) for all hourly positions.
This includes new-hire orientations, required trainings and exit interviews.
Collaborate with internal teams including HR to deliver a strategy to meet hiring targets.
Process weekly payroll for hourly and salary, including special bonus payouts.
Receive and investigate employee inquires for payroll and benefits issues.
Lead benefit explanations, leave of absence requests and WC reporting.
Partner with the HRBP on the disciplinary process and corrective actions
Assist employees and site management team with daily HR support.
Assist HR team to help assess, recommend needed organizational improvements, and reinforce best practices.
Conduct and/or assist with preparation and/or filing of mandatory reports, audits, EEO-1 filings, and compliance requirements.
Maintain full confidentiality with ethical and professional standards.
Assists with HR projects and miscellaneous tasks as requested.
Assists with coordinating company events.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor level degree with 2-3 years of support experience within an HR Department.
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish required.
Union experience required.
Expert technical skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as the aptitude to learn new technologies.
Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
Knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary.
Excellent facilitation, oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and deliver formal presentations or training to all levels in the organization.
Ability to interface with all levels of employees and external entities.
Must be organized, dependable, professional, and confident.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration
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