Join UGN: A Thriving Team, A Rewarding Career
At UGN, what truly sets us apart as a great place to work is our culture, which we call The UGN Way. The UGN Way is grounded in our commitment to our values of Respect, Trust, and Communication.
We are an agile organization of empowered Team Members working together to create outstanding results. We are proud of the success we achieve by collaborating exceptionally well, caring for one another, and holding ourselves and each other accountable to high standards.
Why Join UGN?
- Be part of a recognized industry leader with a proven track record of success.
- Thrive in a workplace that prioritizes Team Member satisfaction and professional growth.
- Contribute to a culture grounded in values that foster collaboration and innovation.
- Make an impact both professionally and in the community.
At UGN, you’re not just joining a company – you’re joining a team that’s committed to excellence, empowerment, and making every Team Member feel valued. Explore the UGN Way today, and let’s create the future together.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and discover your place on the UGN team.
Welcome to UGN Jackson, Tennessee - a thriving hub of innovation and community spirit since 2002. What started with just 52 Team Members has grown into a dynamic team of over 300 dedicated Team Members, working together in a cutting-edge, 220,000-square-foot facility equipped with advanced manufacturing technologies.
UGN Jackson - where innovation meets heart, and excellence powers community!
The HR Generalist role will be a dedicated, proactive, and knowledgeable HR professional who will assist and support the Human Resources department in developing and executing Team Member procedures and policies, and provide guidance for all UGN Team Members at the facility. Through participation and leadership in various HR areas, the HR Generalist will assist in administering benefits, workers' compensation, and employee performance programs. This role is essential in supporting various HR functions and ensuring that our organization operates smoothly.
What you will do for UGN:
- Own the full recruiting cycle for non-management Team Members, including opening job requisitions, vetting resumes, and submitting qualified candidates to hiring managers, scheduling and attending interviews, executing offers, and documentation.
- Conduct onboarding and orientation of new hires and temp-to-hire conversions, and keep records of the Team Member Referral Bonus program and payment.
- Execute job bids for non-management positions, including hourly production, material handlers, and team leaders.
- Initiate and document investigations for non-management Team Member grievances, with escalation to the Human Resources Manager for issues that are not easily resolved by policy.
- Work with Coordinators and Managers to issue progressive disciplinary action to non-management Team Members, with escalation to the Human Resources Manager for issues that are not easily resolved by policy.
- Oversee non-management termination execution, including termination discussion and letter, administration in HRIS, and communications to payroll.
- Conduct exit interviews for all non-management Team Member voluntary terminations.
- Support payroll by reviewing all timesheets, working with Coordinators and Managers to ensure that timesheets are approved by deadlines.
- Take an active role in the planning and execution of regular Team Member Engagement activities.
- Support benefits with leave of absences, including FMLA and ADA administration, open enrollment, and new hire benefits.
- Respond to Team Member and Management inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
- Guide, mentor, and train the Human Resources Assistant.
- Administer reporting such as the Headcount/Autoneum report and DMR reporting.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you will bring to UGN:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years related HR experience and/or training.
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
- Will have broad HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of HRIS (UKG)
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
We strive to ensure each team member feels valued, respected, and included, and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at UGN. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. UGN participates in E-Verify. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dhs.gov%2FE-Verify&data=05%7C02%7Cmcarcione%40faygroup.com%7C3cd0e67a88f74cc493cc08dcde54f808%7Cd61ef6b08efd4c02b6930e73c725846a%7C0%7C0%7C638629703723935092%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=p%2BGghqh23fRoXuCqwuMY7MajLRmcziHlYspYFUWdIYY%3D&reserved=0). E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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