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This position works closely with employees and managers to provide responsive HR support and promote the consistent application of Company policies and practices.\nThe HR Generalist also maintains accurate employee records and tracking systems, including the administration and tracking of FMLA, Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), and other applicable leaves of absence.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nServe as a day-to-day HR resource for employees, supervisors, and managers regarding policies, procedures, benefits, employment practices, and general HR questions.\nSupport the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, candidate communications, offers, and pre-employment requirements.\nCoordinate new-hire onboarding and orientation, including required employment documentation, benefit information, policies, and other onboarding activities.\nProcess employee changes, including new hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, organizational changes, and terminations, ensuring accurate and timely updates to HR systems and records.\nMaintain accurate and confidential personnel records and HR data in accordance with Company requirements and applicable record-retention requirements.\nProvide benefits administration support, including employee enrollment, qualifying life events, benefit questions, and coordination with benefit providers and internal resources.\nAdminister and track production worker vacation scheduling and employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), and other applicable leave programs; maintain required documentation, monitor intermittent and continuous leave usage, and coordinate leave information with employees, supervisors, payroll, benefits, and other appropriate resources.\nMaintains millwide absentee control program and related corrective actions.\nMonitor employee attendance and absenteeism, maintain related records, and identify potential attendance issues for review by the HR Manager, including absences that may qualify for protected leave.\nSupport workers’ compensation administration, including claim documentation, employee communication, coordination with appropriate resources, and return-to-work activities.\nAssist with employee requests for workplace accommodations and support the interactive process under the ADA and other applicable requirements.\nCoordinate and track the performance review process to ensure reviews are completed timely and required performance-related documentation is appropriately maintained in employee records.\nProvide administrative support for labor relations activities.\nCoordinate and track employee training and development activities and maintain required training records.\nSupport employee engagement, recognition, communication, and retention initiatives.\nMaintain HR tracking tools and prepare routine reports related to staffing, recruitment, attendance, leaves, training, and other HR activities as needed.\nAssist with HR compliance activities, audits, regulatory reporting, policy updates, and implementation of changes resulting from federal and state employment requirements.\nParticipate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives to improve HR processes, systems, employee service, and organizational effectiveness.\nMaintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive employee and Company information.\nPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; 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