Human Resources Generalist (Union Manufacturing)

Human Resources Generalist (Union Manufacturing)

JH12022

 

The HR Generalist provides HR management support for the manufacturing complex to include employee relations, performance management, recruiting, administration of compensation and benefits programs, change management, local HRIS, safety and health, training/development, labor relations and talent management. The incumbent will provide support to a complex consisting of 2 separate plant locations, operated by approximately 700 employees. The HR Manager coaches managers in performance management including addressing performance issues, rewarding superior performance, and communicating performance expectations to employees; manages the overall performance appraisal process; works with managers to source and select top talent, develop succession plans, and develop employees; manages the staffing process including sourcing, interviewing, offer preparation and maintain compliance with local and federal employment laws; works with managers to plan and implement change with a focus on ensuring effective employee communications; works with managers to minimize change impact and with employees to ensure change acceptance. In addition, he/she coaches managers in understanding employee issues and concerns and underlying causes, promote direct lines of communications between employees and management, coaches managers in understanding local labor contracts and compliance issues, advises managers of legal issues, acts as advocate for employees who are being treated unfairly; ensures that the workplace is free from hostility or intimidation. The HR Manager identifies HR process improvements to better serve employees and managers; communicates HR processes to employees; assists employees with benefits and other HR programs; learns and applies Six Sigma methods to HR processes.

 

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in relevant discipline. MBA or PHR/SPHR certification desirable but not required.

• 7 years in either a generalist role or in a succession of assignments in various HR disciplines.

• Must have manufacturing experience

• Labor relations experience (preparation for arbitration, grievances) is required; negotiation experience preferred.

• Experience in a strong process improvement environment that utilizes Six Sigma, Toyota Production System, Lean or similar discipline preferred

• Experience or exposure to change management; experience as a “change agent¨ highly desirable.

• Strong performance management background with particular emphasis on managing an objective based appraisal process.

• Experience with talent management, including recruitment, succession planning, and employee development.

• Comprehensive knowledge of human resource practices, applicable local and federal laws and regulations. • Experience coaching, counseling and communication (verbal, written and presentation/facilitation) skills.

• Proven ability to work with labor union committees/workforces to productively meet business needs.

• Solid management and leadership skills.

• Solid problem resolution and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.

• Computer proficiency in software applications to include analysis, letter writing, email communications, and graphic presentations.

 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.