HR Generalist

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Position Summary:

Responsible for day-to-day human resource administrative functions and record keeping. Prepares personnel forms, maintains employment records and handles highly confidential material in the human resources department. Duties may include benefits administration (misc. non-insured), new-hire processing, maintaining human resources information system data and/or processing employment status changes.

Responds to employees, visitors and other third party inquiries in the Human Resource Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares communication timetable for, develops informational materials on, and assists employees with, miscellaneous benefit and awards programs. These programs include, but are not limited to: service anniversary recognition celebration, uniform rental program, safety shoe reimbursements, computer purchase program, assorted gift programs (employee wedding, high school graduation, new baby benefit, death-in-family benefit, and other holiday and/or seasonal gifts) and other similar programs. Assesses employee eligibility for, and resolves problems regarding these benefit and award programs. Troubleshoots the related processes to identify and implement improvements.

• Maintains Human Resource employee data in our HRIS databases (e.g., SuccessFactors, Excel, etc.) by entering various data including, but not limited to, new hires, terminations, transfers, salary and job changes, and all other employee HR data changes. Processes and/or completes variety of process support documents (PAFs, etc.) Reviews paperwork completed by others for reasonableness, completeness and consistency.

• Coordinates and organizes the annual special anniversary recognition celebration.

• Purchases department supplies and program benefit items with company issued ProCard. Maintains accurate records and receipts.

• Works with vendors to negotiate pricing, delivery and product specifications related to employee benefits. Reviews vendor bills for accuracy and prepares invoices for payment by Accounts Payable.

• Assists employees, visitors and other guests in the HR Office. Answers questions or directs individual to appropriate person.

• Maintains paper and electronic files on miscellaneous benefits programs. Prepare older records for offsite storage.

• Follows Environmental Health and Safety rules and regulations, participates in safety meetings, promptly reports work-related personal injuries and/or unsafe work conditions, suggests safety improvements and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Creation of Purchase Order Requests
• Point of contact for FMLA and STD

• Other tasks and assignments consistent with training, knowledge and ability.

Qualifications - Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study or equivalent with at least 3 years prior relevant work experience in Human Resources preferred.
  
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
  
• Strong initiative and interpersonal skills necessary to assist employees, visitors and other guests with questions or refer them the appropriate person or department. The ability to deliver negative information tactfully.
  
• Understands and explains the rules and processes related to our miscellaneous benefit and award programs to employees.

• Ability to design attractive, clear and easily understandable employee communications.

• Administrative abilities necessary to plan and prioritize own work, complete work on schedule and maintain required records and logs. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Understanding the importance of, and possessing the related ability to control, the dissemination of sensitive or confidential information.

• Often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Vision abilities include close vision.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $55,700.00 to $70,000.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Education Assistance

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.