What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at American Rheinmetall?
Job Description
Title: Human Resources Generalist Reports To: Human Resources Manager
Department: Human Resources FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary:
Plans, implements, and administers policies relating to all phases of human resource activities (including recruitment and selection, policy/practices, discipline, personnel issues, compensation, training and development, performance management, health and safety, benefits, and legal compliance) by performing the following duties.
Essential Functions:
- Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting comply.
- Keeps records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
- Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions.
- Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate.
- Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.
- Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
- Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
- Governs benefit programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
- Trains management in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
- Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
- Conducts and coordinates annual training and employee specific development.
- Responds to inquiries regarding company policies, procedures, and programs.
- Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
- Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
- Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
- Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
- Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
- Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.
Quantity of Work
The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work
The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job
Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
Attendance/Dependability
Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/ Attitude
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence
The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Adherence to Safety
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands 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.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Background Prerequisites:
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Human Resources Generalist experience in a manufacturing plant atmosphere, and/or SHRM-CP Certification.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
