HR Generalist

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As an HR Generalist at Ryerson, you will be responsible for supporting managers with employee’ relations issues and providing guidance on employee matters.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Assist with talent management initiatives, including but not limited to succession planning, talent review meetings, and identification of key talent for assignment to career growth roles
• Conduct investigations of moderate complexity, make recommendations for corrective action as needed. Support and contribute to investigations of larger, more complex scope
• Coach managers on matters of employment-related compliance & “managing within the law,” i.e. EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, NLRA etc
• Identify need/opportunity for developmental training, make recommendations for and engage with inside or outside resources as needed
• Preview employment actions to identify and mitigate risk before decisions are made.
• Support restructuring efforts as needed, identifying exposure and making fact-based recommendations for adjustments to re-org proposals
• Supports change efforts in support of business strategy
• Assist with benefit questions and administration as applicable
• Assist with staffing and recruitment efforts
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an exempt Human Resources professional role preferred
• Knowledgeable in employment laws and regulations
• SAP experience required. ADP EV5, eTime experience preferred
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) experience required
• High level of experience in maintaining and exercising discretion in the handling of confidential information
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment, as well as self-motivated to work independently in a fast paced environment; ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects, set schedules, and meet deadlines
• Ability to project confidence and comfort dealing with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to travel up to 10%
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier