Job Description
The Sr Human Resource Generalist promotes and supports positive, pro-active employee relations by providing and initiating a variety of employee services, activities and communication vehicles. Provides the employees and management team with valuable feedback through daily interactions, counseling, coaching, and reporting various personnel actions. Supports the supervisory and management team in all functional areas of HR including employee relations, staffing, payroll, compensation and benefits, performance management, training, FMLA administration, regulatory compliance and labor relations to ensure the operating unit’s goals and objectives are achieved. The Sr HR Generalist is relied upon to understand business goals and interpret ambiguous situations while consistently applying company policy and good judgment. At the same time, the HR Generalist must consider the legal impact of decisions and minimize the potential negative financial risk.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Sr Human Resource Generalist is responsible for supporting HR related initiatives at the site including but not limited to: coaching, leadership development, training, HR process deployment (performance ownership, performance improvement plans, staffing, compensation planning, benefits, community involvement, engagement, employee relations).
- Support HR Leader in ensuring all associates are trained in the performance management system.
- Drive organizational development activities that align with Rexnord Business Systems
- Applies a comprehensive knowledge of human resource disciplines, principles, and practices towards the completion of complex assignments/projects.
- Support HR Leader for organization assessment and upgrading talent through strategic staffing and developing pipeline talent.
- Implements short/long term HR initiatives in support of the business’ strategic objectives.
- Coordinate staffing and recruiting activities across the plant for multiple functions partnering with the Talent Acquisition team. Candidate sourcing and interviewing for non-exempt or exempt regular and temporary positions conducted in a cost effective and timely manner in collaboration with line management.
- Proactively promotes and maintains a positive work environment and drives total associate engagement
- Monitors employee satisfaction and attrition levels and assists developing strategies and employee centered programs and activities to improve employee engagement and retention
- Participate in facilitation of Rexnord’s annual open enrollment.
- Assist HR Leader in ensuring that Supervisors and Managers are provided with guidance and tools to effectively deal with associate performance related issues.
- Coaching/mentoring associates at all levels of the organization; maintains positive employee relations.
- Line management equipped with appropriate skills and tools to consistently apply company policies and enable open communication and employee satisfaction.
- Issues are recognized and addressed at early stages, with appropriate level of management intervention.
- Provides an "open door" policy for employees to communicate work-related concerns
- Work with the HR Leader to ensure compliance and claim response in coordination with Legal for EEOC, FMLA, Code of Conduct, Discrimination, Harassment and other legal/policy issues
- Add value to administrative process by recommending policy enhancements and streamlining procedures as opposed to maintaining status quo.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Self-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.