Senior Human Resources Generalist

SUMMARY:

As a critical member of the local People (HR) team and broader global People (HR) team, the Senior People Team (HR) Generalist will provide support for both US and global People Team Business Partners, Shared Services, in addition to local team members. This is a unique opportunity to partner with leadership to strengthen our people-centric culture and business performance. This team member will be heavily focused on implementing and administering human resources programs and policies including performance & talent management, employee relations, compensation, and other initiatives that promote a healthy, people-centric culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support company-wide programs including talent management, annual compensation, performance reviews, and talent reviews.
• Work closely with leaders and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. Typically supports first-line through mid-level leaders.
• Develop effective relationships with local and global HR Business Partners and consult with leaders providing people guidance, when appropriate.
• Liaises with internal stakeholders, including all functions within People, Finance, Payroll, and other key internal stakeholders.
• Maintains data integrity in Workday related to employment lifecycle changes to include hires, terminations, position management, reporting, and other related tasks.
• Support Shared Services in local New Hire Onboarding.
• Assign and monitor team member completion of training requirements.
• Consistently apply appropriate judgment and discretion in the handling of sensitive and confidential information.
• Provide information to team members on policies and practices.
• Promote or assist with Shared Services and corporate wellness & benefit programs and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and 5 years of generalist experience, or an associate degree and more than 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in HRIS is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions, including but not limited to FMLA, EEO, ADA, etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and sustain positive relationships at all levels of the organization, operating with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work with and preserve confidential information.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills in managing through multiple priorities.
• Possesses strong work ethic; self-motivated with a desire to look for ways to improve processes and create efficiencies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrates analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Resourcefulness: Adapts to changing circumstances and priorities; effectively copes with unexpected interruptions, delays, and demands.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not directly supervise others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards
• Travel by air or car occasionally