Senior Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner with business leaders to understand goals and challenges; provide HR guidance and solutions.

Drive employee engagement initiatives and interpret survey results to develop actionable plans.

Support change management efforts during organizational transitions or transformations.

Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team in the full-cycle recruitment process including interviewing and onboarding.

Facilitate the employee orientation program.

Act as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance and resolving workplace conflicts while promoting a positive, collaborative work environment.

Support performance management processes including goal setting, performance appraisals and providing coaching for both employees and managers.

Recommend strategies for compensation and benefit packages in line with industry standards while ensuring competitive positioning in the market.

Provide data-driven insights on HR metrics including turnover rates, employee engagement and diversity metrics to assist in decision-making and policy development.

Facilitate employee training and development programs, focusing on skill enhancement, safety procedures, leadership development and regulatory compliance.

Ensure compliance with federal, state and local labor laws as well as company policies including health and safety regulations, labor agreement and employment practices.

Ensure proper record-keeping and documentation including personnel files, disciplinary actions and other compliance documentation.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in human resources, with a focus on generalist roles in a manufacturing or industrial setting, preferably in steel or heavy industry

Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR best practices and safety regulations

Experience managing employee relations, performance management and conflict resolution processes

Demonstrated expertise in recruitment including the ability to attract, evaluate and hire top talent

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization

Proven ability to drive HR initiatives that align with business objectives

Proficiency with HR software and Microsoft Office suite; UKG and SuccessFactors is a plus

Knowledge of compensation structures, benefits administration and training & development

Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field strongly preferred

HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) is a plus

Certification in safety management (OSHA or equivalent) is a plus particularly in an industrial setting

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

Teamwork

Adaptability

Accountability

Reliability/dependability

Initiative

Safety awareness

Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback

Pride in performance

Continuous Improvement/Problem solving mindset

Communication

Positive responses to change

High attention to detail

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires working in a manufacturing facility, which may involve frequent exposure to noise or heat

Occasional travel may be required to support other plant locations or for training & development purposes

Full-time