Senior Human Resources Generalist

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with business leaders to understand goals and challenges; provide HR guidance and solutions.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and interpret survey results to develop actionable plans.
• Support change management efforts during organizational transitions or transformations.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team in the full-cycle recruitment process including interviewing and onboarding.
• Facilitate the employee orientation program.
• Act as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance and resolving workplace conflicts while promoting a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Support performance management processes including goal setting, performance appraisals and providing coaching for both employees and managers.
• Recommend strategies for compensation and benefit packages in line with industry standards while ensuring competitive positioning in the market.
• Provide data-driven insights on HR metrics including turnover rates, employee engagement and diversity metrics to assist in decision-making and policy development.
• Facilitate employee training and development programs, focusing on skill enhancement, safety procedures, leadership development and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local labor laws as well as company policies including health and safety regulations, labor agreement and employment practices.
• Ensure proper record-keeping and documentation including personnel files, disciplinary actions and other compliance documentation.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in human resources, with a focus on generalist roles in a manufacturing or industrial setting, preferably in steel or heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR best practices and safety regulations
• Experience managing employee relations, performance management and conflict resolution processes
• Demonstrated expertise in recruitment including the ability to attract, evaluate and hire top talent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to drive HR initiatives that align with business objectives
• Proficiency with HR software and Microsoft Office suite; UKG and SuccessFactors is a plus
• Knowledge of compensation structures, benefits administration and training & development
• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field strongly preferred
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) is a plus
• Certification in safety management (OSHA or equivalent) is a plus particularly in an industrial setting

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Reliability/dependability
• Initiative
• Safety awareness
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
• Pride in performance
• Continuous Improvement/Problem-solving mindset
• Communication
• Positive responses to change
• High attention to detail

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires working in a manufacturing facility 5 days a week, which may involve frequent exposure to noise or heat
• Occasional travel may be required to support other plant locations or for training & development purposes