HR Generalist/Scheduler - 27782

Our client, a global food manufacturer in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking an HR Generalist/Scheduler for a part-time 12-month contract position!

Global company with a great employment brand, culture and working environment!

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented HR Generalist/Scheduler to support workforce scheduling, employee relations, attendance tracking, and daily HR operations within a manufacturing environment.

Part-time Schedule: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 

Shift Timing: 10am - 3pm.  Typically 24-30 hours a week.

Position Overview:

The HR Generalist/Scheduler will be responsible for developing and maintaining employee schedules based on collective bargaining agreements, employee qualifications, safety requirements, and operational needs. This position works closely with operational leaders to ensure proper staffing coverage, regulatory compliance, and effective workforce management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain shift-by-shift employee schedules in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, employee qualifications, safety requirements, and operational needs.
• Coordinate with operational leadership to ensure appropriate staffing coverage.
• Process and approve employee shift changes, time-off requests, and shift trades.
• Track and monitor employee attendance, tardiness, and overtime.
• Prepare workforce scheduling and attendance reports for management.
• Utilize automated workforce management systems to manage scheduling, employee availability, and labor utilization.
• Address scheduling conflicts, attendance disputes, and employee relations concerns professionally and fairly.
• Support general HR functions, including onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance tracking.
• Ensure scheduling practices comply with labor agreements, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Balance urgent daily scheduling adjustments with ongoing HR administrative responsibilities.

Skills Required:

• Proficiency with automated workforce management and scheduling software, including WFM and Kronos.
• Strong understanding of employee scheduling, shift management, and overtime tracking.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data management and reporting.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and mediation skills.
• Ability to handle employee concerns and scheduling disputes with empathy and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Experience Required:

• 2+ years of experience in human resources and/or workforce scheduling.
• Experience supporting employee relations, onboarding, and benefits administration.
• Experience tracking HR compliance requirements, including FMLA.
• Experience managing scheduling conflicts, attendance concerns, and employee grievances.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for workforce data tracking and reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operational leadership and employees.

Education Required:

• Associate's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Candidates with similar titles are encouraged to apply:

• HR Coordinator
• HR Assistant
• HR Generalist
• Workforce Scheduler
• Scheduling Coordinator
• Crew Scheduler
• Workforce Management Coordinator
• Employee Relations Coordinator
• Personnel Coordinator
• HR Administrator

Our Hiring Process:

After submitting your resume, one of our experienced recruiters will review it and reach out to you within a few business days if they'd like to discuss next steps.