The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for working with Operations Management to build leadership and organizational capabilities. Verifying quality standards in accordance with the requirements of the company.
The HR Generalist will transform the business by generating insight, identifying needs, translating the needs into requirements for the right Human Resource solutions, working with Human Resource Expertise leaders to co-develop solutions (where required) and delivering the solutions in collaboration with other shared HR resources. This includes leading process improvement projects and programs that align with the company operations strategies and priorities and deliver the metrics established for each plant, including safety and quality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensuring effective on-boarding and skill development of new-hires
- Plan and implement safety policies and training in compliance with company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work-related injuries
- Strategy Execution & Management - Works with Operations Managers to define the people implications required to deliver the strategy
- Communicates needs of both line and functional stakeholders to help establish work priorities. Leads the human resource activities for assigned plant
- Tracks, monitors, and holds groups/individual accountable for the performance against the goals
- Change Leadership - Plans for change. Provides advice and direction on change initiatives, assesses organizational capabilities and designs programs and actions to address needs and intervene in problem areas
- Provides coaching to leaders to improve their capabilities in leading teams and managers effectively through the change process
- Labor & Employee Relations - Manages the employee and labor relations efforts for assigned plant(s), including effective negotiations with organized labor groups to achieve common operational goals at each site
- Conducts confidential investigations of issues as needed
- Responsible for key talent selection, team development and performance of the HR teams in relationship to the operational objectives
- Plans and deploys HR resources to achieve goals and initiatives
- Talent Acquisition & Development - Translates manpower plans to recruitment strategies in coordination with the Talent Acquisition function
- Coordinates and establishes programs to develop people capabilities within the plant and in collaboration with HR peers within and across regional operations
- Talent & Performance Management - Manages the annual talent planning and performance management process within the plant. Identifies talent capabilities, development needs and coaching for performance improvement
- Employee & Labor Relations - Fosters relationships with both individual and collective bargaining units, while meeting all legal, social/cultural and company standards. Ensures compliance with company, Federal, state, and other requirements, and ensures timely and consistent application of human resource related policies, procedures, training and reporting
- Manages separation process; conducts, analyzes, and makes recommendations related to unplanned turnover
- Represents the organization on employment related hearings and investigations
- Reward & Recognition - Administers compensation and other reward strategies, systems, and processes to attract, motivate and retain organizational talent.
- Analyzes and reports on any specific plant or geographic variances to assure best local practices
- Supports a safety culture and effectively handles workers compensation related claims for best possible outcomes
- Manages FMLA, STD and WC related, and other leave of absences for effective administration
- Partners with Plant Management and Supervisory team on business excellence initiatives
- Maintains, manages, and retains all HR files and records in accordance with Confidentiality standards
- In conjunction with the project teams, develops, executes, and monitors risk management plans where/when required.
- Resolves issues regarding any disputes relating to scope of work and change orders.
SKILLS
- Communication Skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Critical Thinking Skills - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Analytical Skills - Must be able to multi-task and be good at planning.
- Time Management Skills - Works under strict deadlines but should still be able to produce the required output in accordance to set schedules.
- Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
- Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; and develops realistic action plans.
- Advanced Computer Skills - Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Microsoft Project. Working knowledge of business systems (i.e., Viewpoint) software
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
