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Human Resource Generalist | Utilimaster | Bristol, IN (North)
Regular Employee | Salary Exempt
Who we are
At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.
We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands - Utilimaster, Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond, ITU, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.
Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.
With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.
What you'll do
As the HR Generalist for Utilimaster (A Shyft Brand), you will enjoy play a critical role in progressing the Human Resources systems and initiatives at our facilities in Bristol, IN and Charlotte, MI in the areas of recruitment and selection, benefits, compensation, and performance management.
You will also be responsible for overseeing the plant's conflict resolution activity and making recommendations to department managers about paths to resolution. You will also be expected to administer the company compensation and benefits programs and investigate claims of policy or code of ethics violations.
You will also:

• Develop and administer company-wide compensation and benefit programs, HR policies, HR systems, procedures, and practices
• Maintain compliance with applicable HR legal requirements
• Respond to inquiries regarding HR processes, policies, procedures, and programs
• Collaborate with HR at other Shyft locations to support projects and initiatives
• Identify potential employee-relations issues and make recommendations for resolution to leadership
• Resolve individual or team issues or conflicts through counsel team members and managers
• Conduct thorough investigations about policy and Code of Ethics violation claims
• Facilitate the hiring process in partnership with supervisors
• Conducting background checks and assist with wage negotiations in support of hiring
• Manage short-term disability and FMLA leave requests and claims
• Oversee and promote Affirmative Action Program and activities
• Coordinate the distribution and communication of the Handbook, 401(k) Plan, healthcare, and other benefits
• Create and publish monthly HR metrics

Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Bristol, IN by exploring the Learn More section below.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business
• Three or more (3+) years of related HR experience
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• A reputation for having unquestionable integrity
• Versed in working in a highly confidential environment
• Proficient on Microsoft 365
• A history of effectively handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines within a high-pressure environment
• Sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, decisions
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Willing to continually improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training)

What Makes You Stand out

• PHR, SPHR, or GPHR certification(s)
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English)

Learn More
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Bristol, IN
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The Town of Bristol - Official Site
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About Bristol, IN - via BestPlaces.net
Why The Shyft Group?
We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.
Stay Healthy:
Medical and Rx Plan
Health Savings Account
Dental and Vision Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending
Wellness Plan
Financial Security:
401 (k) Retirement Savings
Short and Long Term Disability
Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
Educational Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Dependent Care FSA
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at
The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer
Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.