Human Resources Generalist

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the team at Legrand!

This position is responsible for carrying out responsibilities in the following Human Resources initiatives and functions, including, but not limited to employee relations, health & safety, recruitment/staffing, performance management, training, policy and procedure development, recordkeeping and compliance, and HRIS workflow administration. 

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Outwardly be a positive advocate for the Company’s Human Resources team and human resources-related programs, policies, and procedures; initiate ideas for improvements
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting internal and external customers, employees, managers, vendors, and business partners with general HR-related questions and comments associated with diverse topics such as employee relations, career development, benefits, performance, company changes, culture or initiatives, etc.
• As a member of the HR team, provide positive support as needed to the organization, including building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and managers at all levels of the organization to assist in gaining awareness of employee or business needs
• Act as a liaison between manufacturing facilities and Corporate HR staff to ensure a continuous flow of information and communication of initiatives, programs, issues, concerns, etc.
• Timely escalate unusual or complicated issues to Manager-Human Resources
• Demonstrate our five core values of Integrity, Customer Responsiveness, Innovation, Passionate Contribution & Empowerment and Continuous Improvement 

Benefits Administration:

• Effectively administer benefits programs such as medical, dental, life, disability insurance, 401(k), leave of absence, and employee assistance; coordinate enrollments and changes with Corporate HR functions
• Assist with executing the annual benefit open enrollment process in partnership with Corporate HR

Health & Safety Administration:

• Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace; cooperate in Safety Programs, initiatives, and committees
• Timely submit First Report of Injuries to workers’ compensation insurance carrier
• Proactively manage employee work restrictions, days away from work, and return to work to minimize impact on employees and the company
• Maintain complete and accurate (up-to-date) workers’ compensation files and necessary records

Staffing and Talent Management:

• Accurately process new hires, terminations, and change notices and coordinate related activities with HRIS, payroll, facilities, IT, and other areas; guide and educate managers and employees on the employment and new hire processes
• Administer an effective new hire process and related forms, which includes conducting new-employee orientations and coordinating required new hire training with Health & Safety or other areas
• Manage temporary employee placement activities and vendor relationships; gather and analyze data relating to fees, turnover, and overall effectiveness to ensure cost-efficient practices
• As directed, support the administration of an effective recruitment program, which may include conducting recruitment efforts for exempt and nonexempt personnel and temporary employees; writing job descriptions, placing advertisements, screening, interviewing, coordinating the completion of reference and background checks, and completing the offer letter process
• Manage external recruiting vendor relationships; negotiate placement and search fees to support department cost goals as determined by the manager

Employee Relations and Performance Management:

• Coach and partner with supervisors and managers to resolve employee relations issues and answer requests for information on policy interpretation or processes; maintain complete and accurate employee relations notes, records, and logs
• Respond to employee relations issues received through employee suggestions, complaints, or inquiry trends; maintain complete and accurate employee relations notes, records, and logs
• Partner with management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations and ensure proper compliance is followed
• Respond to unemployment claims as necessary
• Conduct exit interviews; analyze feedback trends such as attrition, turnover, headcount, recruitment, etc., and make recommendations for corrective action and continuous improvement

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