HR Generalist

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

U.S. Pipe is looking for a dynamic, collaborative and forward-thinking professional to join our team as an HR Generalist. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing operational support to the local site as well as administrative duties related to the support of the Plant Manager and Department Managers, including functions related to their areas of operation. This person will assist with plant attendance processes and point system, documenting absences and tracking of all call offs, as well as disciplinary documentation, and communicate this information to supervisors. Additionally, this individual will assist with job posting for job vacancies as they occur, prepare and distribute reports and forms in accordance with State and Federal requirements and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Greets and screens visitors, answers general phone calls and directs callers to the appropriate person; also ensures that conference rooms are set up and prepared before and after meetings.
• Provides highly confidential administrative support for the Plant Manager or higher, such as: meeting scheduling; office organization; preparation for meetings; document preparation; mailings; copying documents; compiling notebooks; and other similar functions.
• Assist with site visits by customers, potential customers or other dignitaries.
• Assist in gathering Staff Meeting notes daily or when required.
• Order or procure meals, snacks and or drinks to ensure guests are treated with a high level of hospitality.
• Ensure calendars and meetings for the functional V.P. or local site personnel are aligned with the other calendars as well as assist in any special projects or with work for other executives at their direction or request.
• Types letters including disciplinary actions and reprimands and puts together employee correspondences.
• Responsible for entering all employee data on required forms for input in the HRIS system.
• Data entry for hires, terminations, promotions, job transfers, etc. as needed.
• Prepares and maintains required reports (TO, anniversary, birthday, termination, new hire, employee roster, etc.)
• Maintains accurate attendance records on hourly employees and ensures the proper documentation is furnished for absences.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Plant Manager.
• Performs administrative functions in assigned areas of responsibilities which would include one or several of the following: payroll, personnel administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, order entry, billing, customer service, dispatch, and sales/operations support.
• Meet all deadlines and stay current with other assigned work.
• Provide routine and special reports from the information system.
• Perform other generally accepted office duties performed in a manufacturing office environment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this position.
• Previous HR experience is preferred including hiring, terminations, time & attendance programs, labor agreements, knowledge of key employment laws such FMLA, FLSA, COBRA, HIPAA.
• SAP knowledge is preferred.
• Must have excellent computer skills, high energy, driven, ambitious; with a willingness to learn and participate.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
• Prior office support and/or Executive support.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, professional presence, and strong phone skills.
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong sense of urgency and service focus.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• The employee will be working in an office environment but will do some walking through the plant (from time to time) exposing the employee to foundry operations.
• The employee will be exposed (very briefly) to the following working conditions: extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, oils, and atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, and metallic particles.
• The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, and sitting. The majority of the actions will be sitting.
• Requires the ability to constantly use hands and arms to reach and feel.
• The ability to grasp and to twist upper body is required intermittently.