Associate, Hr Generalist

Job SummaryThe Human Resources Specialist will support the Sr HR-Business Partners and HR Manager in the delivery of local, regional and global HR activities and initiatives.
Supporting various HR functions, ensuring the implementation of HR policies, and fostering a positive work environment.
This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives, provide employee services, and maintain compliance with local and global HR regulations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide HR business partner support across all assigned business clients within designated location.
Support the implementation of global human resource initiatives under the direction of the HR leadership team.
Serve as the first point of contact for employees in addressing HR-related inquiries, concerns, and issues.
Facilitate conflict resolution and promote a positive work environment.
Provide HR clarification around benefits, payroll, HR policies and practices to employees.
Enter employee information into the HRIS system for processing (i.e., new hires, terminations, promotions, leave of absences, etc.).
Support HR in performance management cycles within the West Talent Gateway system, including gathering data and sending emails to ensure compliance.
Provide the appropriate HR Support in the acquisition, development and retention of talent working closely with talent acquisition teams for onboarding etc.
Serve as HR liaison between the local and global HR functions depending on business issue.
Ensure that consistent practices are maintained between HR and the business.
Actively participate in HR forums to further progress the organization's HR value proposition.
Consults with managers and supervisors regarding employee performance issues and assists with the disciplinary process by helping conduct employee termination discussions and mediating and assisting in solving employee performance and/or work issues.
Collaborating with managers and Corporate HR Compensation on job reclassifications and writing of job descriptions.
Conducting workplace investigations, including cases related to discrimination and sexual harassment, and escalates to HR Manager and Plant Manager.
Workplace planning to include assisting with and identifying personnel and training needs.
Uses data, statistics, evidence-based research, benchmarks, HR and business metrics to facilitate decision-making.
Compile and analyze monthly HR KPI data and generate reports to support decision-making.
Monitor HR metrics and recommend improvements.
(Training Overdue, Probation and RTW compliance etc.)
Provide required HR inputs for monthly comms pack
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
Education
Bachelor's Degree in relevant business or human resources discipline.
required Work Experience
Minimum 3 years 3-5 years HR experience or equivalent in education.
required and Experience with HR business systems (i.e. Ultimate, SuccessFactors, SAP HCM) and MS Office applications.
preferred Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Team player actively contributing to positive team spirit.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Works to the highest level of professional standards.Self-Organization, time management and prioritization.License and Certifications
SHRM certification.
Upon Hire preferred Travel Requirements
5%: Up to 13 business days per yearPhysical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.Additional Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
Regularly uses hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard.
Must follow and comply with Plant's Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
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