HR Generalist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• Assist in maintaining and coordinating FMLA guidelines while monitoring any potential abuse of the law
• Maintain working relationship with Union officials and adhere to terms of labor contract by monitoring day-to-day implementation of policies concerning wages, hours and working conditions and assist in handling employee discipline as required
• Assist HR Employee and Labor Relations Supervisor in investigating, answering, and settling grievances by arranging and scheduling grievance hearings between union personnel, supervisor and the Management team
• Assist in coordination of company benefits administration, while being responsive to employee’s claims and coverage questions
• Present company benefits and work rules to newly hired employee groups
• Facilitate and/or provide training (including orientation) to the workforce
• Assist Employee and Labor Relations Supervisor with responding to employee relations’ issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and EEO complaints by conducting investigations and acts as liaison with counsel on these representational matters
• Provide response to unemployment claims and represent the company at unemployment hearings
• Support leadership in applying HR best practices and devising strategies in line with company goals and objectives, ensuring company growth as well as employee wellbeing
• Comply with all legal postings
• Assist with all HR reporting, i.e. EEO and internal reporting
• Respond to employee requests, employee verifications, etc.
• Coordinate employee evaluations with management
• Assist in subcontractor eligibility for new hire and rehire
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both verbal and written
• Decision making/problem solving
• Adaptability and organizational skills and understanding
• Conflict resolution
• Strategic thinking
• Stress management
• Self-management
• Thoroughness
• Integrity
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field
• 5 years’ experience in Human Resources Management
• PHR preferred
• Experience working in a union environment
• Background in employment law and other government compliance regulations preferred
• Broad understanding of HR functions like recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, policy administration, and compliance
• Exposure to all HR disciplines (benefits, labor, recruiting, employee relations, wage and salary, training, etc.)
• Ability to objectively coach employees and manage through complex, difficult, and emotional issues
• Ability to build relations with employees and create a positive work environment.
• Ability to research and analyze various different types of data information
• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
• Must be familiar with Word, Excel, HRMS, Kronos, and UKG preferred
• SHRM certification a plus
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

• Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.
  
  

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. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an onsite, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.