UNIVERSAL LEAF TOBACCO COMPANY INCORPORATED

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The Human Resources Department has a position for a Human Resources Generalist.

Job Description:

The Human Resources Generalist provides human resources support to the Richmond headquarters and to other U.S. locations as needed. This position administers human resources policies and procedures that pertain to employee relations, and is responsible for full cycle recruiting, staffing, and onboarding. The responsibilities of this position require close interaction with employees and management in all Universal locations (NC, PA, VA). The Human Resources Generalist interfaces with a variety of different areas and personnel within the organization and involves highly confidential information.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related area strongly preferred.
2. A minimum of five years human resources experience required.
3. A minimum of two years recruiting experience with a recruiting system required. LinkedIn system preferred
4. PHR preferred but not required.
5. Experience with iSolved HR software is a plus.
6. Ability to work independently and accurately.
7. Acts with integrity and confidentiality.
8. Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office Applications. Advanced proficiency with creating, manipulating and analyzing data in Excel.
9. A high level of organization and time management skills is required.
10. Strong communication skills (oral and written).
11. Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Responsible for full cycle recruiting, staffing, and onboarding.
   1. Work with hiring manager to develop job postings and announcements.
   2. Post positions internally and externally.
   3. Create strategies for talent attraction and acquisition.
   4. Source candidates on various job sites
   5. Work with staffing companies as needed for outsourced recruitment.
   6. Conduct salary analysis as needed.
   7. Complete phone screens as needed and provide recommended candidates to the hiring manager.
   8. Conduct pre-employment background checks and verify employee references.
   9. Prepare offer letters and serve as primary point of contact for candidates until onboarding.
   10. Conduct new hire orientation to include review of paperwork with new hires. Answer any benefit or policy related questions.
   11. Conduct 90 day check ins with new hires.
2. Manage FMLA process.
   1. Notify employees of their rights under FMLA.
   2. Maintain employee paperwork and calculate leave balances.
3. Serve as the lead liaison with the compliance department. Complete quarterly survey to verify adherence with HR compliance practices.
4. Coordinate HIPAA (training and materials).
5. Coordinate data protection initiatives with the IT department.
6. Create and maintain employee job descriptions.
7. Monitor, research and recommend best HR practices, policies or programs.
8. Coordinate employee relocation.
9. Serve as the administrator for the Company's drug testing policy, including conducting safety sensitive drug testing at all U.S. locations.
10. Complete special projects as assigned.
11. Miscellaneous activities may include, but not limited to: planning company events, I9 audits, training as needed, posting company communications on SharePoint, processing invoices and maintaining personnel files and coordinating outplacement services.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer

Smoking Environment: Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. is a smoking friendly environment. Because Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. is involved in the processing of tobacco, the Company is permitted, by law, to allow smoking throughout its facilities.