Human resources generalist jobs in Albany, OR - 48 jobs

Human Resource (HR) Generalist or Senior HR Generalist If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for advancement, then working for CPP and its subsidiaries may be the right fit for you! We have multiple facilities in Albany, OR and are a world class supplier of titanium castings and components for the aerospace industry. If you are selected to join our team you will enjoy benefits such as quarterly bonus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company paid life insurance, and other great benefits! Summary: The human resource (HR) generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the plant manager and human resource manager and/or director, along with other members of CPP Albany Titanium Group human resources in supporting employees and leadership onsite at one or both Albany, Oregon facilities - Selmet, Inc. and Pacific Cast Technologies (PCT), Inc. The Generalist plays a critical role in employee engagement by acting as a strategic advisor, bridging the gap between HR and the business to ensure HR practices align with company goals, fostering a positive work environment that motivates employees and increases their engagement levels; understanding employee needs, collaborating with leadership, and implementing initiatives to address concerns and promote a sense of belonging within the organization. If desired, this position can provide a direct path to a leadership or management position within HR for the right candidate. CPP Albany Titanium Group is willing to invest in training and development as needed for promising individuals who desire growth opportunities. The Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas with fairness and consistency, always facilitating and ensuring alignment and collaboration between the two Albany Titanium sites: * Employee relations and engagement * Recruiting and new hire training engagement * Leave administration * Supervisor/manager support * Performance management * Employment law compliance * Policy implementation * Continuous improvement The HR generalist supports initiatives in all aspects of their assigned business area. Essential Functions: * Manage ongoing daily priorities of People, Safety, Quality, Throughput and Cost * Contribute focused effort, creative solutions and constant vigilance, driving and supporting critical HR initiatives * Provide guidance to employees for leave options and administrative support for leaves of absence in partnership with a third-party administrator * Oversee employee relations issues, including conducting thorough and objective investigations to resolve complex issues * Listen to and advise employees to aid in appropriate resolution of concerns * Provide a timely response to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs * Apply appropriate policy or law to performance management, including disciplinary actions, termination requests and performance reviews * Proactively support supervisors and managers in their efforts for the above * Answer employee benefit questions, facilitate Open Enrollment, new hire benefit elections and assist with the employee benefit process, as needed * Maintain knowledge of legal and compliance requirements affecting the human resource function and assist with policy, procedure and practice compliance * Review policies/procedures and collaborate with appropriate parties to offer and implement continuous improvement * Maintain confidentiality of all human resource information, personal health information and private information * Maintain records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics in the human resources information system (HRIS) * Collaborate for optimal results in the pursuing CPP Albany Titanium Group HR and division goals and objectives * Proactively support the Albany Titanium Mission, particularly in the areas of being an employer of choice, providing a safe and engaging workplace driven by quality, process control and continuous improvement * Act as a CPP Albany Titanium Group ambassador utilizing a network of contacts to help identify trends, promote best practice, propose solutions and collaborate for results - internally, within CPP and externally * Assist in planning and coordinating company employee engagement events and activities; significant quarterly events and more frequent smaller activities * Actively engage in identifying trends in employee retention and recommend solutions, driving a target of Additional supporting functions, as needed: * Leadership and Mentoring * Proactively provide leadership and mentoring for developing generalist(s) * Recognize knowledge gaps among developing HR team and recommend training solutions * Lead, participate in or attend site, division and/or corporate meetings * Actively support site organizational development plan * Recruitment * Support recruitment, new hire orientation and onboarding efforts; lead orientation as required * Aid supervisors and managers in identifying personnel needs, job specifications, duties, qualification and skillsets * Support adherence to all legal requirements and best practices for job posting and hiring * Training * Recognize knowledge gaps among supervisors and recommend training solutions * Recommend training options or solutions for employee work/life development * Safety * Lead by example, adhering to all safety polices, practices and procedures * Facilitate HR partnership and alignment with Safety personnel and policies Key Dimensions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Qualifications: Education and/or Experience: Human Resource Generalist * Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred. (Financial assistance available to pursue and complete certification(s).) Senior Human Resource Generalist * Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree preferred. * PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification required. Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Ability to satisfactorily complete a preemployment criminal background check and drug screen * Ability to act with a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities by developing solutions in a timely manner and provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving and critical reasoning techniques * Demonstrate strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and effective presentation skills/public speaking * Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, whether furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of candidates or employees of organization * Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, compensation, accruals, proportions, and percentages * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists * Ability to make decisions independently and manage multiple priorities * Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform pay equity assessments and appropriately apply fair and consistent compensation practices * Knowledge of database software, human resource information systems and the Microsoft Office Suite * Leads by example with excellent initiative, attendance, reliability and punctuality * Ability to work at either CPP Albany Titanium Group facility * Bilingual skills (Spanish) preferred Working Conditions: * We are a manufacturing operations organization. Our collective work happens onsite. * The work environment characteristics and physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Travel requirements will vary based on business need. Some travel between the two facilities in Albany or offsite meetings/events may be required, primarily to other CPP sites. Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): * Check for required PPE in areas where you may be working * Safety glasses are required in all areas of the plant unless otherwise posted * Steel-/composite-toed shoes are required in all areas of the plant unless otherwise posted Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly-engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large "function critical" products. CPP provides its customers with a "total solution" source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: *********************** U.S. person status is required for this position in order to comply with the Arms Export Control and Export Administration Act. U.S. persons are U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status. This is a non-management position This is a full time position