What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Novae?
Founded in 1995, Novae started making trailers in January 2001 with the idea to offer quality products with great service, deal fairly with people, and recognize that suppliers, employees, community and customers are all important to success. Our purpose is to create opportunities for people to make their lives better and to leave a legacy of positive impact.
Headquartered in Markle, IN, Novae is one of the fastest-growing and most respected trailer manufacturers in North America, operating 12 distinct brands including Sure-Trac, H&H Trailers, CAM Superline, ITI Cargo, Midsota, and LOOK Trailers. Novae has grown both organically and through acquisitions to become the second largest trailer manufacturer in North America. Novae currently has more than 1,200 employees, 20 manufacturing facilities across 8 states and maintains an active dealer network of more than 1,100 partners.
Our company is driven strongly by growth and a set of core values the leadership team emphasizes : Embracing and Driving Change, Service-Minded, Strong Character, Self-Discipline, Accountability, Work Ethic.
In December 2021, Brightstar Capital Partners ("Brightstar"), a private equity firm focused on partnering with families, founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, completed its acquisition of Novae LLC in partnership with the Company's two founders and senior management team. Under Brightstar’s ownership, Novae has already grown significantly in size and is poised to continue to grow.
Job Summary : Be a support to and advocate for employees; act as a business partner to leaders in handling Human Resources related responsibilities; and carry out responsibilities in the functional areas of recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, policy administration, and employment law compliance while fostering a culture supporting the mission of Novae LLC.
Essential Functions
- Perform active recruitment, selection, and hiring functions for all positions. Represent organization at job fairs, create classified advertising, screen applications / resumes, coordinate applicant testing, conduct interviews, complete relevant background checks, extend job offers and coordinate onboarding.
- Act as a resource for employees in understanding the expectations and culture at Novae; advise on benefits, organizational policies, employment laws, and advocate for positive relationships and individual growth.
- Act as a resource for leaders in proactively leading employees. Advise on organizational policies, employment laws, and, when needed, facilitate the corrective action process through counsel, documentation and delivery. Refer situations to human resources management, as appropriate.
- Support the safety of teams through teaching safe work practices, regularly discussing safety as a priority, investigating accidents, maintaining safety related reports, and participating in corrective action of safety issues as needed.
- Support the human resources function of the organization through regular participation in projects for continual improvement.
- Develop human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information; recommending courses of action.
- Stay current on job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Assist in other areas and perform other duties, as needed. (This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job.)
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Novae LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Novae LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
