Human Resources Generalist

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Human Resources Generalist. This role is based in our Huntsville, Alabama manufacturing plant and reports to the HR Business Partner.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

Supports the delivery of HR projects, policies, programs, and procedures, ranging from recruitment, performance management to employee relations.  The HR Generalist will act as the first point of contact for their assigned client group and/or location and collaborate closely with Corporate HR and the Centers of Excellence (COE’s) to provide support for a wide range of local level HR needs and initiatives.  

Principal Responsibilities

• Play counsel role with the management team to establish good human resources practices in order to promote an optimal work environment. 

• Establish effective onboarding procedures and conduct employee orientation. 

• Advise and guide assigned client groups on HR issues (e.g. conflict resolution, performance management, attendance issues, etc.). Advance issues as appropriate to COE’s based on complexity. 

• Act as a resource person for Labor relations with the management team to promote a harmonious workplace. 

• Implement innovative human resource practices that promote team mobilization and commitment. 

• Partner with management team to promote employee growth and development (HR planning, career mapping, career coaching). 

• Play critical role in driving positive employee engagement. 

• Act as liaison between corporate HR, payroll and employees. 

• Coordinate claims management and return to work for non-occupational injuries or illnesses. 

• Facilitate relevant HR training to supervisors and hourly employees and maintain vital training records. 

• Support HRBP and HR COE’s as needed with the evaluation of trends and metrics. 

• Conduct exit interviews of hourly employees. 

• Craft and maintain plant specific reference manuals, standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions that fall under the scope of Human Resources. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, Organizational development, or related field.

• 3-5 years of HR experience, preferably with generalist focus. 

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset. 

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com

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