Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for all aspects of HR at the shop hourly/supervisor level for multiple locations. The role will provide a broad range of HR services in support of business objectives and be Operations focused with emphasis on tactical delivery and some strategic business partnering.

Workforce Planning

• Partner with HR Leader, HR Generalist, and customer groups for organization assessment and upgrading talent through strategic staffing and developing pipeline talent.
• Partner with HR Leader and HR Generalist to develop workforce plan for supported sites.

Talent Acquisition

• Support staffing and recruiting activities across supported sites.
• Partner with HR generalist, Talent Acquisition Specialists, and site leadership as required to source, interview, and select non-exempt and exempt regular or temporary positions in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Serve as back up for hourly recruiting.
• Employ behavioral based interviewing technics to ensure that new hires obtain a high degree of successful performance in their roles
• Partner with HR Generalist, staffing agencies and site leaders to ensure that Short-term staffing needs are met
• Serve as backup for site HR portions of New Associate Orientation and
• communicating new associate information to other departments within the business unit.

Talent Development

• Work with HR Leader to assess organization talent
• Drive development planning following the 70-20-10 model for supported customers

Performance Management

• Coach/mentor associates at all levels of the organization.
• Support and lead processes for customer business groups such as performance ownership and compensation planning.
• Support HR Leaders in ensuring all associates are trained in the performance management system.
• Ensure annual performance review process is effectively implemented and tracked.
• AssistHR Leader in ensuring that Supervisors and Managers are provided with guidance and tools to effectively deal with associate performance and discipline related issues.
• Ensure that pay and promotion decisions are tied to performance with consideration of internal equity.

Succession

• Drive succession planning process for key roles in supported areas.
• Assist HR Leader in Organizational Talent Review Process

Total Associate Engagement

• Proactively promote and maintain a positive work environment and drives total associate engagement
• Foster a culture of safety awareness
• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of policies and procedures. Serves as both an employee advocate and business representative, balancing legal requirements, Rexnord policy and practice and business needs.
• Drive and deploy procedures and policies in all areas involving HR.

Legal/Compliance

• Perform detailed investigations of sensitive, complex employee relations matters that may escalate from the site level or that are brought up from the Ethics Hotline.
• 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
• Administer policies such as FMLA/Short Term Disability, Attendance, etc. fairly and consistently according Rexnord guidelines, State, and Federal law.
• Ensure record retention guidelines are met in accordance with state and federal law as well as industry guidelines.

Continuous Improvement

• Add value to administrative process by recommending policy enhancements and streamlining procedures.
• Initiate process improvements by analyzing current processes and recommending improvements to obtain greater efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement short/long term HR initiatives in support of the business’ strategic objectives.
• Drive organizational development activities that align with Rexnord Business Systems

Other

• Applies a comprehensive knowledge of human resource disciplines, principles, and practices towards the completion of complex assignments/projects.
• Participate in facilitation of Rexnord’s annual open enrollment
• Administer STD/LTD programs in accordance with Rexnord policy
• Ensure new hires, associate changes in status and benefits changes are processed in a timely manner with minimal errors.

Qualifications

• Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness – Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, Business or related discipline is required.
• Two to Four years’ experience in a human resources at the generalist or specialist level.
• Two years’ Operations HR experience
• High level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources or Labor Relations preferred
• PHR or SPHR certification a plus
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing

Additional Information

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program