HR Generalist

Responsibilities  

• Administer human resources policies, procedures and programs for company personnel
• Assist with recruitment efforts including:  job posting, interviews, and new hire processes
• Administer compensation programs for assigned group(s)
• Responsible for labor relation activities including:  compliance with CBA, language clarification, grievance processing, negotiation preparation, etc.
• Facilitates the resolution of employee relations issues between employees and management
• Collaborates with HR team in the development and implementation of all aspects of performance management - coaching and counseling, disciplinary actions, improvements to performance and productivity, annual reviews, exit interviews, etc.
• Maintain programs, reports, logs and procedures as required to ensure compliance with state and federal employment regulatory agencies (DOL, EEOC, NRLB, etc.)
• Train and coach personnel as required
• Administration of Human Resource Information Systems (SAP HCM); provide training and trouble as required.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as required
• Maintain company organization charts and employee files
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
• Partner with Health & Safety to maintain, processes and files disability and workers compensation documentation
• Support Health & Safety Manager and Operations personnel with safety initiatives
• Assist with training initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Basic requirements (Education, Level of Experience, Language)

• Qualified candidates will an Associate’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 5+ years of related work experience

• Knowledge of human resources practices and administration in claim management

• Excellent analytical, cognitive and problem solving skills

• Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to details

• Excellent verbal and written skills; superior PC, Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

• Experience with data entry, running queries and creating reports using HRIS/Database software 

• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment; demonstrated ability to work with highly confidential information

• A willingness to try new approaches and learn new things

• Union experience involving grievance handling, key assistance in contract negotiations

• Positive and proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills

• Able to travel as required

• Fluency in oral and written English 

Needed Knowledge and Skills (Technical knowledge required by the position)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of human capital management

• Demonstrated expertise in labor and employees relations, contract negotiation, and performs well working in a union environment

• Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve facility performance

• Strong working knowledge of employment law

• Strong knowledge of benefits administration and compensation

• Possesses exceptional knowledge of employment laws that have an impact on the company and employees

• Possesses knowledge of organizational development and design concepts

Skills

• Establishes and maintains highly productive working relationships across the organization with all groups within the region and the company; demonstrating respect for conflicting points of view, listens to others, and builds strong working relationships

• Effectively use change management techniques to facilitate change within the region overcoming barriers and obstacles to change

• Demonstrated capability to perform labor negotiations and establish excellent labor relations with the bargaining units

• Possesses experience in facilitating groups and giving presentations to all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and use conflict resolution techniques and practices

• Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve organizational performance

• Strong organization and prioritization skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills