Human Resources Generalist II

DELEVAN is an electronics manufacturer of Inductors, Radio Frequency coils, chokes, transformers and resolvers with a strong brand for nearly 70 years, and the only manufacturer in the world with Mil-PRF-39010 Level ‘S’ accreditation. Global supplier of a wide range of magnetics as well as frameless, framed and tandem resolvers to automation, commercial, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries. We form part of Altra Industrial Motion (NASDAQ: AIMC) portfolio of product offerings, under the Operating Company of Thomson Linear Motion.  For more information about API Delevan, Altra Industrial Motion and Thomson Linear, please visit our websites at www.delevan.com , www.altramotion.com, and www.thomsonlinear.com.    

SUMMARY
The HR Generalist will be responsible for applying business knowledge, human resources practices and employee relations expertise. This individual assists in providing a wide range of HR support and advice. The successful candidate will play a key role in the success of the plant by offering guidance on performance management, employee relations and HR best practices while facilitating a positive relationship between personnel and management.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Partners with management to advise and counsel on personnel issues. 

• Provides facility supervision on employee relations matters including; investigations, resolving conflict, and communications in regards to employee questions, issues, or concerns. 

• Ensures regulatory compliance with ADA, FMLA, EEOC, etc. Stays current on recent federal, state and case law changes and monitors labor law updates for changes that affect HR. 

• Respond to general employee inquiries and issues and support the operation with day-to-day HR needs as they arise.

•  Partner with associates and managers to administer various policies and procedures.  Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Prepares and maintains records and procedures for controlling personnel transactions and reporting personnel data. Maintains HRIS integrity. 

• Partner with managers to actively improve associate engagement, including maintaining and coordinating various recognition programs and employee events.

• Partner with managers to establish and provide training and development opportunities.

• Workers Comp liaison for employee, management, and TPA to ensure effective claim management.

• Coordinate temporary help needs, conduct new employee orientations, assist in recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles to bring in the best talent available.

• Responsible for internal company communication, including bulletin boards, company newsletter, etc.  

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years’ broad, hands-on human resources experience in a manufacturing environment. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related degree is required.

• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism in interactions with all levels of internal and external clients and work effectively with different cultures.

• Manage multiple priorities and dynamic deadlines, flexible and positive in a fast-paced business environment, efficient time management and communication. 

• Continuous improvement mentality.

• Minimum 3 years recruiting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, proven influencing experience with managers.

• Ability to analyze data, form plans and execute at the tactical level.

• Detail oriented, able to establish priorities and manage deadlines.

Physical Demand and Work Environment

Physical Demands – while performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
Work Environment – the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S.