Human Resources Representative

at  GJ PepsiCola Bottlers Inc

Position Summary
To provide assistance and guidance to employees and management team within the G&J business. Responsible for employee relations, training, policy administration and other necessary duties to ensure the maximum effectiveness of the HR function and the business. Focuses on maintaining a positive relationship with the business and other HR team members and contribute to G&J Pepsi as being the premier Employer of Choice.

Essential Functions

• Guide leaders and employees regarding company policies, values, HR program administration (benefits, pay and salary) and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are executed consistently across assigned location(s); escalates issues to the Employee & Labor Relations Manager or employee supervisor when appropriate.
• Assist and support local leadership team to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the location. Coordinate, organize and manage the administrative aspects of the location.
• Acts as a single point of the contact for the employees and managers in the covered geographic location.
• Supports and coaches managers and supervisors to manage employee relations issues using G&J’s policies, procedures and best practice, ideally resolving issues where possible.
• Supports the delivery of HR Processes to the business and builds a strong business relationship with internal partners, proposes and implement changes necessary to cover risks.
• Partner with leadership teams on performance management to develop pipeline and succession plans.
• Manages onboarding and training programs in accordance with plant initiatives
• Maintains driver files for DOT drivers; enters data into HRIS database and analyzes records to ensure compliance with all drivers; resolves any compliance issues according to established company policy.
• Maintains Random Drug Testing program; submits quarterly selection report and schedules testing dates; verifies that all required testing is completed according to established standards.
• Ensures that company policies, standards and procedures are met, followed and maintained in accordance with established company policy (e.g. DOT, and Federal/State/Local laws).
• Plans, coordinates and staffs employee relations and engagement activities at location-based events (e.g. employee recognition events and awards, Family Day and Wellness Fairs).
• Provides basic administrative support to Human Resources Team and site level leaders as needed (e.g. maintains files, distributes reports and mail, creates documents and presentations).
• Completes and maintains random drug testing report, annual motor vehicle record reports (DOT and non- DOT drivers), DOT expiration reports
• Maintains confidentiality of financial information, insurance and litigation documents, employee information (e.g. wage information, discipline, health information) and other sensitive and confidential information.
• Ensures the organization is compliant with all applicable Federal/State/Local Laws.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of the normal schedule as required to meet workload demands; performs other related duties as required.

Education Level
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, or equivalent experience.
Experience
Years of Experience – 2+ years of previous Human Resources experience.
Computer Skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Requirements
Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite including Access and pivot tables; Oracle HR or equivalent HCM; beverage industry; Human Resources policies, practices, laws and regulations (e.g. FMLA, DOT). Skill in: internal and external customer service. Ability to: work quickly, efficiently and independently; multi-task; prioritize; be detail oriented; meet deadlines in a pressured situation; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; listen; have empathy for other employees; adapt to change; problem solve; operate a computer, copier, printer, fax machine; read and write; maintain composure in stressful or difficult situations; create, develop and deliver presentations to other employees. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply

• Guide leaders and employees regarding company policies, values, HR program administration (benefits, pay and salary) and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are executed consistently across assigned location(s); escalates issues to the Employee & Labor Relations Manager or employee supervisor when appropriate.
• Assist and support local leadership team to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the location. Coordinate, organize and manage the administrative aspects of the location.
• Acts as a single point of the contact for the employees and managers in the covered geographic location.
• Supports and coaches managers and supervisors to manage employee relations issues using G&J’s policies, procedures and best practice, ideally resolving issues where possible.
• Supports the delivery of HR Processes to the business and builds a strong business relationship with internal partners, proposes and implement changes necessary to cover risks.
• Partner with leadership teams on performance management to develop pipeline and succession plans.
• Manages onboarding and training programs in accordance with plant initiatives
• Maintains driver files for DOT drivers; enters data into HRIS database and analyzes records to ensure compliance with all drivers; resolves any compliance issues according to established company policy.
• Maintains Random Drug Testing program; submits quarterly selection report and schedules testing dates; verifies that all required testing is completed according to established standards.
• Ensures that company policies, standards and procedures are met, followed and maintained in accordance with established company policy (e.g. DOT, and Federal/State/Local laws).
• Plans, coordinates and staffs employee relations and engagement activities at location-based events (e.g. employee recognition events and awards, Family Day and Wellness Fairs).
• Provides basic administrative support to Human Resources Team and site level leaders as needed (e.g. maintains files, distributes reports and mail, creates documents and presentations).
• Completes and maintains random drug testing report, annual motor vehicle record reports (DOT and non- DOT drivers), DOT expiration reports
• Maintains confidentiality of financial information, insurance and litigation documents, employee information (e.g. wage information, discipline, health information) and other sensitive and confidential information.
• Ensures the organization is compliant with all applicable Federal/State/Local Laws.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of the normal schedule as required to meet workload demands; performs other related duties as required