HR Generalist

Principal Accountabilities
•Advises and partners with functional / departmental Managers and below clients on multiple aspects of HR, including but not limited to, HR best practices, employees relations, talent management and development, policies, procedures and regulation, compensation and performance metrics, communication and change management initiatives, and other programs that support the business in achieving its objectives. 
•Counsel and coach managers on subjects such as performance issues and engagement. Making recommendations to resolve employee related issues, problem s and performance management concerns. Advises leaders and managers on external employment-related law and internal policy and ensures compliance
•Act as a liaison to HR Shared Services Center on a variety of situations including leaves, payroll changes, and benefits.
•Advising managers on- and assisting with onboarding new hires, conducting exit interviews, and analyzing turnover data. Holding personal ownership for relevant key HR metrics for his/her client area and works with managers to dive to root cause and develop and execute appropriate counter-measures where needed  
•Building trustful cooperation with the work council including obtaining approval on new hires and terminations.
•Providing direction and expertise to professionally execute corporate policies and HR programs ensuring appropriate and agreed levels of quality.
•Participate in cross-functional communication and the transfer of learning and best practice sharing within the HR network
•Partner with other HR areas to ensure smooth operation of ongoing HR practices

Job Complexity
Job complexity may vary among jobs within this job level and will align with one of the job complexities listed below:
(1) Incumbent has knowledge and experience in own discipline and may still be acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.  Incumbent builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers, solves a range of straightforward problems, and analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.  A moderate level of guidance and direction is provided.
(2) Incumbent has extensive knowledge and experience in own discipline, possesses strong knowledge of the organization, processes and customers, solves a range of complex problems, and analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.  Limited guidance and direction is provided.

Experience / Education
Typically requires a 4 year degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.