Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

This individual contributor position is accountable for Human Resources support of assigned individuals within the Operations Teams at the Elkhart location. This position will coordinate and provide Human Resources support and must build and develop effective relationships with the leaders, managers and employees to influence and execute HR processes and initiatives. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas, including, but not limited to : employee relations, training, performance management, compensation and benefits, new hire onboarding, off-boarding, policy implementation, and employment law compliance. As a member of the HR Team, this role serves on the HR front lines in support of the business. This position is actively involved with demonstrating best practices in Human Resources.

Essential Functions :

• This position reports into the site HR Manager and has no direct or indirect reports
• Create and maintain job descriptions
• Provide full range of Human Resources advice, support, consultation and guidance, including application of HR policies and processes, to assigned departments and employees
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service by ensuring timely and accurate responses to inquiries and requests from employees
• Maintain ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Assist in the resolution of employee issues; leading employee relations initiatives and investigations to ensure a positive and fair work environment
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the business through exposure to departmental activities
• Collaborate with department leaders to execute HR processes and associated activities
• Participate and assist in various HR and campus-wide initiatives, including, but not limited to safety events, annual performance review process, benefits open enrollment, new programs / policies, and training initiatives
• Builds credibility within assigned departments by demonstrating an understanding of the business strategy and challenges, aligning the departments' short-term and long-term people goals with the business strategy, and facilitating and implementing initiatives to assist the business in achieving success
• Accurate data entry into HRIS system and related HR technologies
• Seeks learning and development opportunities to improve professional competencies and stays current on HR practices through benchmarking, networking, and exposure to business related research / publications
• Organize and lead New Employee Onboarding
• Attend and support company events

Other Important Details about the Role :

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) :

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications :

Working Environment and Physical Efforts :

Work is typically performed in an office setting; however, incumbent may be required to go into the production or shipping / receiving areas. While visiting the manufacturing areas of the plant, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. Travel requirements for this position are minimal may be required to travel to other sites up to 10% with overnight stays. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following :

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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