Human Resources Generalist - Temporary

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties including talent acquisition, employee relations, process and procedure development, and HR project support.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.
• Perform full-cycle recruitment activities including job descriptions creation/updating, sourcing, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, conducting phone screens, and hosting new employee orientation
• Initiate pre-employment background check, drug screening, and Form I-9 verifications
• Participate in employee engagement initiatives
• Handles employee relations, including building relationships with all levels within the organization, handling investigations, and managing FMLA/CFRA leaves
• Coordinate with Payroll and site managers regarding timesheet administration and payroll activities
• Performs onboarding and orientation
• Maintains employee files and documentation
• Supports site managers and supervisors with performance evaluations and personnel reviews
• Ensures and monitors compliance to California and Federal requirements regarding personnel actions
• Provides project support for various HR projects and initiatives
• Assists in creating and maintaining plant HR metrics
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management


REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3 years in a Human Resources Generalist
• Previous HR experience within the manufacturing, aerospace, or defense industries
• Hands-on experience in full life cycle recruiting of a wide range of positions, including nonexempt hourly positions to senior-level executive positions
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, the ability to clearly present recommendations and ideas as well as summarize complex issues
• Strong knowledge of California HR Employment Law including but not limited to Benefits (COBRA), FMLA, EEO, ADA, Wage & Hour (FLSA), Workers Compensation, and Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, tact, and attention to detail


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bilingual Spanish – Strongly preferred
• Previous HR experience with Washington State HR and Employment Law


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
• Human Resources Administrator


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Occasional local travel may be required.


WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.
• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and u