The International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI), located in Battle Creek, MI, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist.

IFPTI is a model for private-public partnerships that address international and domestic public health needs and collaborates with industry, academia, governments, and other organizations. IFPTI builds competency-based training and certification systems throughout the world for public and private sector food safety professionals.

For more information, please visit www.ifpti.org.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Accounting, the Human Resources Generalist is responsible for leading the HR functions for the Institute. This work includes being the gatekeeper for incoming talent, supporting the HR needs of existing employees, promoting a positive work culture, ensuring compliance with application employment regulations, and partnering with leadership to resolve employee concerns.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages the life-cycle of the recruitment process to include: Working with the hiring manager to identify the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, sourcing and recruiting, screening, and hiring successful candidates.
• Leads and facilitates the new hire orientation process for employees. Reviews the handbook and related policy documents with new employees. Ensures that the home department develops an orientation work schedule and that the new employee experiences a positive onboarding experience.
• Conducts exit interviews with employees. Documents results and shares with leadership. Monitors trends and makes recommendations for policy and cultural changes as appropriate.
• Uses ADP to process payroll, adjust compensation, and track employee work hours.
• Partners with the Office Manager to review benefit program options. Benchmarks options with industry standards and recommends changes as necessary.
• Provides answers to benefit questions being mindful of HIPAA requirements.
• Works with the Office Manager to ensure that employees are accurately enrolled in benefit programs in a timely manner. Leads the open enrollment process.
• Investigates and responds to unemployment, worker’s compensation, and other employment related claims. Accurately represents the organization, provides documentation, and presents at hearings as necessary.
• Maintains personnel files and related documentation; responds to requests for employment verification.
• Administers the employee handbook, communicates changes/additions to employees, and distributes updated handbook information, as needed.
• Researches current data, trends, and best practices and makes appropriate recommendations for improvements.
• Conducts anti-harassment and discrimination training for new employees and staff.
• Attends HR seminars and conferences to stay current and knowledgeable in industry trends.
  
• Facilitates conflict resolution measures and corrective action/discipline processes, as needed.
  
• Administers the performance management system.
• Works with employees and leaders to evaluate current capabilities and as well as organizational needs. Assists in the creation of employee development plans, and supports the development of the organization over time.

• Other duties and projects may be assigned.

Education/Experience:

· Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, or related field.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Human Resources required.
• Professional HR certification preferred.

Competencies/Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong and oral communication, and keen listening skills.
• Demonstrated experience and passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and leading cultural change within HR and the workplace.
• The ability to inspire, coach, and develop effective relationships with all members of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Absolute integrity and discretion essential.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization skills managing multiple projects.
• Comfortable working in a culture of constant change.
• Must be a self-starter, requiring minimal direction for completing assignments.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of personalities both externally and internally.
• Must be proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

If you feel this position may be a good fit for your skills, interests, and experience, please click below and submit your resume and a cover letter including your salary history and expectations. Please complete all fields in the application as partial submissions will delay the process.

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V.