Human Resources Generalist

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will fully engage with the organizations that you support by partnering with leaders at every level in all day-to-day Human Resources management activities including but limited to: onboarding, compliance with policies and local/state/federal laws, employee relations, HR data analytics, leadership development, performance management, project management, etc. As the Human Resources Generalist you will ensure the company’s culture is considered in all actions, decisions and interactions in which you are involved, and continually look for opportunities to improve processes which provide better results for the benefit of employees, managers and the company overall.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Partner with leaders to engage a no-equal workforce. (40%)

• Work with leaders to create/maintain concise, well-written job descriptions to ensure team or department responsibilities are analyzed and accurately reflect the role.  Respectfully challenge leaders on skills, competencies and experience to ensure the appropriate levels are identified.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of level cutters to ensure employees know the skill levels required by the organization for promotions and effectiveness in the role.
• Mediate disputes and assist employees in addressing concerns with managers.  Maintain in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.  Conduct thorough and legally defensible investigations.  Anticipate problems whenever possible, and develop, recommend and initiate appropriate steps for resolution.
• Partner with leaders to ensure ongoing, effective feedback that supports consistent and fair performance management.
• Partner with leaders to drive employee engagement using various business strategies.

Drive and Support a Values-Based Culture

• Support and properly apply and enforce Simpson policies, practices and core values.
• Analyze HR data and provide HR scorecards as tools to drive business results 

Elevate leadership capabilities and prepare the next generation workforce. (35%)

• In partnership with L&OD, ensure the success of the Leadership Development program.  Drive participation and engagement to ensure program is successful and results in an increase in leadership skills and effectiveness.  Support and/or facilitate monthly step-up sessions as needed.
• Prepare PowerPoint slide presentations and/or deliver prepared HR related information to the organizations that you support.
• Serve as the Program Administrator for various initiatives (ie. Innovation Mentorship Program).

Implement sustainable and scalable processes, tools and technology to enable effective HR delivery by increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of HR. (25%)

• Leverage data analytics and reporting tools to monitor HR metrics, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making, ensuring that HR initiatives are both impactful and aligned with business goals.
• Promote the adoption of scalable HR technologies including employee self-service platforms and digital communication tools to improve accessibility, reduce administrative workload, and enhance the employee experience.
• Other duties as assigned

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, HR, Communication or Liberal Arts or other applicable degree/ or at least 5 years of equivalent work related experience Preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in progressive human resources experience with a focus in training, full cycle recruiting, employee relations,