HR Generalist

Company Description

A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Job Description

Helps build and maintain operational efficiency and effectiveness for HR Business Partner team.  Works with HR Business Partners on daily operational matters to support global HR initiatives and specific business unit needs. Primary contact for local managers and employees. Assists with the administration and coordination of HR programs and processes and seeks process improvement, standardization and automation.

Major Areas of Accountability:

1. Supports and consults with HRBP and management regarding the company’s performance management process, on-boarding and off-boarding of employees, HR programs, tools, and systems.
2. Acts as point of contact with employees and management regarding general day to day employee relations, compensation, benefits, MTS policies and procedures and in self-sufficiency in data ownership and management.
3. Administers existing HR programs within established program guidelines; receives direction from HRBP or HR CoEs on difficult to complex situations.
4. Conducts basic research to support HR initiatives using various sources.  Assists with HR compliance audits.
5. Responsible for maintaining employee personnel files locals and provides employee data to respective central files as required.
6. May provide feedback to HRBP regarding potential policy issues, modifications, and/or concerns.
7. Supports existing and new training or development programs
8. Creates a feeling of “one MTS” versus a geography view. Ensures the local business applies and demonstrates the core values of MTS:

Qualifications

Competencies / Requirements:

1. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work to meet deliverables in a timely and accurate manner.
2. Adapts to changes in the work environment, competing demands and unexpected events.
3. Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time.
4. Displays a positive attitude, strong written and oral communication skills and openness to coaching.
5. Offers suggestions and process improvements.
6. Acts as a professional team player.
7. Applies general deductive and inductive reasoning to of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
8. Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards.
9. Proficient in MS Office applications
10. Knowledge of relevant national and local laws relating to employment issues
11. Demonstrates the ability to solve issues through problem definition, data collection and appropriate action taking.

Education / Qualifications:

Bachelor / University Degree required.

HR Certification a plus

Experience:

3 – 5 years progressive HR experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Physical Demands (U.S. only)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities r