What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at HITACHI ASTEMO INDIANA, INC.?
Description
Minimum Requirements: (Education, Experience, and Skills):
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field/related experience.
- 2 years of relatable experience in Human Resources or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of labor laws, HR best practices, and employee relations techniques.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex situations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR management systems.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
- CP/PHR Certified
- 4 years of related work experience
Description of Duties and Responsibilities
Weight of Importance %
Associate Relations Support/ Investigations/ Conflict Resolution
40
Orientation/onboarding
30
Employee Support & Communication
10
Employee Engagement & Retention activities
5
HR Documentation & Reporting/Data Entry
5
Coordination of Contingent Workforce
5
Perform other duties as assigned
5
Skills and Abilities:
Employee Relations Support:
- Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns, complaints, and inquiries.
- Actively listen to employee grievances and provide timely and effective resolutions.
- Conduct investigations into workplace complaints, conflicts, and other HR-related issues.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow proper documentation protocols for all employee relations matters.
Conflict Resolution:
- Mediate conflicts between employees, teams, or between employees and management.
- Identify underlying issues causing conflicts and work with all parties to resolve them fairly and equitably.
- Provide guidance and support for managers in handling difficult employee situations.
Policy Interpretation & Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Interpret and explain HR policies and employment laws to employees and management.
- Assist with the development and review of employee handbooks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with labor laws.
HR Documentation & Reporting:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a high level of flexibility and be able to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
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Ability to:
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment, and maintain high level of motivation
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations within functional areas of responsibility
- Utilize effective written and verbal communication and interaction skills with people at all levels (both internal & external) in a multicultural, multinational environment
- Maintain knowledge of all processes, procedures and equipment within area of responsibility
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Software:
- Basic proficiency in Windows, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required
- Intermediate experience with HRIS systems and Time & Attendance systems
- Intermediate proficiency in Windows, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is preferred
Essential to Job Functions – Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:
- Ability to work for long periods of time while sitting
- Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.
- Requires 5% travel
- Open -Office Setting
- Factory Setting with Noise
Equipment Used
- Personal Computer
- Various office equipment as need for work functions
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.