Summary:
Works closely with the Director, Human Resources providing advanced support in all functions within the HR department utilizing strategic thinking and a problem-solving approach on a daily basis.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Acts as a back-up to the Director, Human Resources providing support and direction to employees, managers and team members when necessary
- Measures and tracks HR metrics and provides a detailed analysis explaining the overall impact these metrics have on the operations of the business
- Actively explores, communicates, and implements process improvement ideas and plans to enhance the effectiveness of the HR function
- Acts as a liaison between employees and management to communicate and enforce various HR policies, procedures, laws, standards and governmental regulations
- Acts as an integral part of the HR team providing assistance to fellow HR team members and strengthening the team approach toward a common goal and vision.
- Provides excellent customer service to all employees and managers ensuring employee questions, concerns, and suggestions are addressed accurately and timely.
- Has an active role in creating, implementing and maintaining the Employee Engagement Program, providing direction and assistance in relation to the Engagement Committee, Engagement Surveys, and Engagement Activities and Events.
- Responsible for positively influencing employee engagement and morale and recognizing and correcting patterns or trends that may have a negative effect
- Generate routine and ad hoc reports from various employee relations systems
- Assist with day-to-day transactional processes to enhance the HR teams overall performance in recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, benefits and performance management.
- Maintain discretion and ensure proper handling while dealing with highly sensitive data
- Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHAS 18001 certification requirements
- Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees
- Other duties as assigned
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software; expert level knowledge preferred
- Ability to approach concepts with a strategic and insightful mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Degree preferred in Human Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration or Business Management
- 7+ years of experience in the HR field or related area
- HR Certification preferred
- Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production areas
- Primary work in a climate-controlled office environment
- Eye/Hand coordination for more than 50% of the time
- Sitting at least 75% of the time
- Visual strain for more than 50% of the time
- Listening, sitting, standing, stooping, walking, observing, grasping, pushing, pulling, and keyboarding
- Operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computer, photocopier and smartphone
Regular office hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand
Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 7+ years of experience in human resources or a related area
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Time management skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Problem-solving skills
- Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Degree in Human Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, or Business Management
- HR certification
- Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
What We Do
GF – with its three divisions GF Piping Systems, GF Casting Solutions, and GF Machining Solutions – offers products and solutions that enable the safe transport of liquids and gases, as well as lightweight casting components and high-precision manufacturing technologies. As a sustainability and innovation leader, GF strives to achieve profitable growth while offering superior value to its customers for more than 200 years. Founded in 1802, the Corporation is headquartered in Switzerland and present in 34 countries with 138 companies, 60 of which are production companies with 83 facilities. GF’s 15’207 employees worldwide generated sales of CHF 3’998 million in 2022.









