Senior Human Resources Generalist job description

Job DescriptionOur client is hiring a Senior HR Generalist with Labor Relations experience for their growing manufacturing facility in York County!

Under general supervision, assists in the administration of policies and programs including: labor relations, staffing/recruiting, employee relations, compensation, performance management and talent management. This position supports a variety of HR projects and process improvement initiatives in support of Human Resources and the Mill.

Administers job posting, bidding, and employee transfer program in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Manages the hiring of hourly bargaining and non-bargaining employees. Administers the job posting, bidding, and employee transfer process in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Strategically builds relationships with colleges and universities locally and nationally. This includes Paper Science and Engineering universities in an effort to competitively recruit the best, most qualified talent. Facilitates and builds co-op and internship program, ensuring meaningful work for students with results that benefit the mill, as a result, also building a pipeline of potential future candidates.

Analyzes, recommends, and supports implementation of improvement initiatives across assigned HR processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Performs and/or supports other processes and special projects as appropriate including but not limited to pension plan and retirement communication and administration, job description maintenance, SOP development, etc

Manages Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Compensation claims in coordination with third party vendors, attending hearings on behalf of the Company as appropriate.

Acts as back-up in maintaining accurate employee data in HRIS and creates reports from system as needed. Acts as back-up in processing all new hires, changes and terminations in a timely manner and communicates with the appropriate internal stakeholders.
HR Generalist / Labor Relations requirements
Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration or related field required. PHR preferred. 1-3 years' related human resources in union manufacturing industry

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At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions, to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 11,250 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our Cary. NC team. You will give comprehensive support to the Pool Business Unit within Consumer Solutions. As an integral member of a phenomenal team, you will support areas including talent management processes, recruiting / staffing, compensation, benefits administration, HR process standardization, simplification, and administration, legal compliance, policy / procedure administration, and employee relations.
You will:
Partner with hiring managers on recruitment process, including identifying available openings, reviewing applicants, scheduling and participating in interviews, preparing offers, and scheduling pre-employment testing.Identify and implement processes to improve capability in leaders, managers, and employees through training and development initiatives.Provide guidance on performance management and career development. Identify, develop, and implement talent processes to improve employee development.Resolve employee relations issues including disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations.Build engagement through all levels of the organization and resolve employee concerns effectively. Advise and coach leaders on practices related to hiring, team leadership, development and retention.Ensure employment practices are in compliance with policies and legal requirements.

Key Qualifications:
Have earned at least a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.,B.S.) or equivalent in human resources, business or related field.Have 4+ years of experience in human resources with demonstrated understanding of employment laws, human resources theory, practices and legal requirements to act as a subject matter expert to business groups.Excellent problem solving, organizational, written and verbal communication and presentation skills.Ability to build relationships, establish credibility and influence all levels of the organization.Have experience using an HRIS system (i.e. Workday or other equivalent).

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion:
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:
Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory

Ready to take the next step in your HR Career? Our team in Piscataway, NJ is looking for a new Senior HR Generalist

Your Role The Senior HR Generalist will report to the Area HR Manager aligning goals with corporate HR strategy. The HR Manager is relied upon as a first point of contact to support the site manager and staff in resolution of grievances, be adept at analyzing legal impact and proactively seek guidance on decisions that minimize potential risk Your Responsibilities • Spend 25% of time on the floor to be visible and interactive in order to know what is going on and to be able to regularly “check the pulse” of the workplace.
• Lead investigations and resolution of employee relations issues.
• Work directly with site managers and supervisors to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on employee relations matters.
• Work with managers to identify staffing needs & ensure adequate staffing to meet volume projections.
• Partner with talent acquisition team to schedule interviews, conduct interviews, and assist with sending out offer or decline letters to all applicants.
• Serve as local contact for employee benefits information and assist new hires with enrolling in benefits. Act as liaison between employees and corporate benefits administrator.
• Develop, facilitate, and implement staffing strategies & plans to ensure the right people are in the right positions with the necessary skills to do the job.
• Obtain and retain competent, empowered, motivated workforce.
• Track staffing levels/deployment, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, compensation, promotions, etc.
• Effectively utilize the Kronos system to obtain, store, and analyze pertinent data and information Payroll and Benefits.
• Supervise activities relating to the administration of payroll and employee benefit programs.
• Supervisory Skills training and various compliance training. One on one mentoring with Supervisors to improve skills.
Your Skills and Experiences
HR certification strongly preferred (PHR or SHRM CP preferred). Bachelor’s degree in HR (preferred) and 5-7 years HR Generalist Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills. PC literate, with ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Demonstrate integrity, flexibility, sound judgment, strong intuitive skills, and be results driven. Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Good Reasons to Join We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs and a highly dynamic global work environment. With over 76,000 employees at 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies