Human Resources Generalist

Do you love working with people in a team environment? Ready to join a growing company with a positive culture, a dedication to customer service, and great benefits? Join us in beautiful East Jordan, Michigan! EJ is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our Talent team at our Corporate Office in East Jordan, Michigan.

Generous Benefit Package that includes:

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking a talented and dedicated HR Generalist to join our Talent team. As an HR Generalist, you will play a vital role in supporting and improving our company's talent acquisition, as well as talent development efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about a career with EJ and eager to make a significant impact in our Human Resources department. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong interpersonal skills, we would love for you to join our team.

Location: East Jordan, Michigan (Onsite or Hybrid)

SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist is a professional who will be involved in all areas of the talent team by handling administrative tasks such as drafting job descriptions, coordinating interviews, assisting with new hire onboarding, and maintaining candidate databases. This role will also be highly involved in the training and development aspect of talent, such as administering the learning management system, a lead planner for talent programs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support talent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.
• Administers the learning management system including the maintenance of training records, training resources/materials, and point of contact for providing troubleshooting support to employee base.
• Generates and maintains records for data tracking and metrics reporting as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and department heads to align talent objectives and priorities.
• Coordinates and assists with designing, facilitating, and presenting training.
• Event planning for in-person and virtual learning events/activities
• Supports performance management initiatives as needed.
• Administers programs such as MFG Day, the Internship program, and the Scholarship Program
• Assists with planning and organizing community involvement and outreach.
• Organizes and attends job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities for the corporate office and at other locations as needed.
• Develops printed and electronic talent department communications internally and externally to support the talent goals and objectives.
• Administers online employee/applicant tracking software (ADP RM) and coordinates the process. Point of contact for troubleshooting issues with the RM.
• Acts as liaison with ATS system vendor on system updates, new function testing and roll outs.
• Assists with screening candidates, then moving those qualified and interested to the interviewing phase by reporting that information to the HR managers.
• Supports Hiring and HR Managers with hard to fill roles, by providing recruiting options and support.
• Acts as liaison for the HR Managers with Recruiting agencies for hard to fill positions.
• Develops job descriptions and maintains job description database for all positions in the US.
• Maintains, analyzes, and reports data/metrics of active and filled requisitions and candidates.
• Check corporate office candidate references, submit background requests, and new hire drug testing.
• Administers Talent Pool accounts (Ex: LinkedIn Recruiter, State Talent Banks etc.), Company Careers page, and other external job posting sites.
• Responds to general inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Develops print and electronic recruiting communications internally and externally to support the talent team's goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proven project management skills
• Exceptional communication skills both orally and written on a corporate level.
• Ability to plan, organize and present training activities to diverse employee groups.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates quick and effective problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
• Working knowledge of state and federal labor laws and regulations.
• Ability to compose and present comprehensive reports.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience using professional social networks a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field and four years of human resource experience; or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential preferred.

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. 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 frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL

Overnight domestic travel may be required.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.