Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc Hiring for HR Generalist at Goldsboro, NC Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist will operate in a fast-paced environment and will have the ability to work independently on projects that drive business results. This role will be responsible for all labor relations in a specialist capacity in a union facility of about 260 hourly employees. This role will collaborate with Operations Management for full cycle Human Resources support. Demonstrated ability to lead change management initiatives and not be afraid to hold people accountable to expectations.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Planning and Development

• Partner with managers and employees to create and fulfill development plans for employees in alignment with the talent management plan
• Develop and facilitate HR related training

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Identify and support community outreach initiatives
• Participate in recruitment process for open positions, including partnering with managers to scope roles, supporting recruiters, and interviewing
• Support onboarding process for new employees

Business Partnership

• Act as business partner to leaders to understand business needs and anticipate and implement human resources solutions that are in alignment with company goals
• Provide day to day performance management guidance to employees and management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, investigations)

Engagement

• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Provide exemplary customer service to all employees, ensuring timely and accurately responding to requests, and escalating important issues which arise

Benefit Administration

• Assist with benefit plan communication, including annual enrollment meetings, health fairs, and individual employee guidance
• Assist with merit planning and salary administration process

Process Administration

• Assist HR management in the development, revision, and implementation of streamlined processes, procedures and administrative practices
• Conduct termination processes including exit interviews, survey distribution, analysis and follow up and delivery of post termination information to associate
• Perform regular and ad hoc reporting on items such as headcount, attrition, turnover, attendance, and performance/development objectives

Labor Relations

• Understand Labor Agreement language and its nuances. Lead problem resolution with union leadership
• Participate in the development of bargaining strategy and participate in labor negotiations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Designs, implements and coordinates employee recognition programs and engagement initiatives that foster a positive company culture and maintain high employee morale.
• Identifies, evaluates and working with Human Resource Manager to resolve employee issues.
• Demonstrated experience in a broad range of Human Resources functions, such as recruiting, training, performance management, employee relations.
• Ability to communicate with and influence employees and management at all levels
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful or challenging situations
• Out-of-the-box thinker, keen to drive process improvement and excitement over change
• Generalist background with strong skills in the areas of business collaborating and talent and organizational development.
• Excellent process and problem solving skills
• Adaptable to change in a fast paced environment
• Strategic mindset; looking past today to the challenges and opportunities of the next year, and influencing decisions that will have an impact in the long term
• Data driven; application to drive business decisions
• Limited travel
• Proven track record of meeting commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• This position will find some situations and information stressful and sensitive, requiring a high degree of maturity, poise, and discretion, confidentiality along with strong personal ethics and integrity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
• 1+ year in HR Generalist experience required

Preferred Education / Experience

• PHR/SPRH/GPHR Certification
• Experience in Labor Relations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

Human Resources, Operations, Engineering, Administration and other cross functions

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods

Working Conditions

Office area and production floor

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Supplemental pay types:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Goldsboro, NC 27530: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• HR Generalist: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location