The HR Generalist performs human resources- related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, training, employment, labor relations, affirmative action and employment equity programs. Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and other government regulations. Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement. Responds to employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations and civil rights complaints. Represents the company for any unemployment claims. Facilitates or provides training (including orientation) to the workforce. Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs. Interviews, screens and recruits job applicants to fill entry-level, professional and technical job openings. Reviews applications and interviews applicants to match experience with specific job-related requirements. Maintains working relationship with union officials and adheres to terms of labor contract by monitoring day-to-day implementation of policies concerning wages, hours and working conditions. Represents management in investigating, answering and settling grievances, by arranging and scheduling grievance hearings between union personnel, supervisor and the management team. Responds to all EEOC and NLRB charges. Conducts new-hire orientation.