Human Resources Generalist

Description

At Spartronics, our organization provides comprehensive contract manufacturing services, ranging from printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and subsystem integration to full-box build (high-level assemblies). We also offer value-added services from early-stage engineering support to manufacturing testing, design for excellence and sustaining engineering for the full product lifecycle. With over $500 million in revenue, approximately 1,300 dedicated employees, and manufacturing resources strategically located worldwide, our manufacturing network spans the United States and Vietnam. To learn more about our sites, please visit https://www.spartronics.com/locations.  

Job Opportunity: Human Resources Generalist

Reports to: HR Manager

Job Location: 2920 Kelly Avenue; Watertown, SD 57201 

Hours/Days of Position: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

This position works on-site and is not remote or hybrid.

Spartronics is hiring a Human Resources Generalist, who will be onsite, to establish positive and effective representation of the Human Resource Department through efficient activities in all areas of Human Resources within the facility. Major areas of focus are benefits, recruitment, management and interpretation of policies and procedures, consulting with facility managers and supervisors, and special project participation. Assists Human Resource Manager, as needed. We are looking for candidates with 3-5+ years of Human Resource Experience, who bring creativity and ideas to the team to help us constantly improve our processes and overall employee experience.

What a Day Looks Like:

• Ensures compliance with all required ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), safety, environmental, quality and security guidelines, policies & regulations and reporting, whenever possible, correcting violations in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Bring new ideas to the table that facilitate changes to improve our processes and overall employee experience.
• Manages medical and other leaves of absence to include workers’ compensation leave, FMLA tracking and monitoring, and tracking STD/LTD.
• Conducts new-hire employee orientations to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions. Counsels employees (and potential employees/applicants) on plan provisions so that individuals can be informed benefit decisions.
• Assists with annual benefits open enrollment period at location. Arranges for distribution of materials from carriers; assists with communicating changes to employees and processes changes within deadlines.
• Strives to ensure employee understanding of benefit programs by proactively recommending and developing process improvements in materials and communications. Refers difficult or very complex complaints to manager as needed. Acts as liaison with various insurance carriers and fosters effective relationships with client representatives. Keeps management advised of potential problem areas and recommends/implements solutions as appropriate.
• Performs recruitment activities, interviews, and evaluates candidates for hourly and temporary employees. Maintains records in our HRIS system. Assists with preparation of the site annual affirmative action plan.
• Assists in implementing and rolling out new policies, initiatives, and programs.
• Assists in administering compensation and performance management programs
• Addresses hourly employee’s questions regarding interpretation of company policies and regulations in consultation with the Department Head. 
• Conducts exit interviews.
• Participates in department meetings and attends other meetings and seminars, as required. Maintains company organization charts and employee lists.
• Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Maintains HRIS records and compiles reports from database.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Assists with Front Desk duties and compliance with ITAR regulations.
• Performs other related HR duties as required and assigned.

Information About our Manufacturing Facility:

• Our address is 2920 Kelly Ave, Watertown, SD, 57201
• We have 120,000 sq feet of air conditioned manufacturing space and focus on Industrial and Medical Device customers at this location.
• The facility operates 2 work shifts (day and evening) and we have around 220 employees at this location.

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