What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Human Resources Generalist position at Vallourec North America?
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partner with business leaders to understand goals and challenges; provide HR guidance and solutions.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and interpret survey results to develop actionable plans.
- Support change management efforts during organizational transitions or transformations.
- Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team in the full-cycle recruitment process including interviewing and onboarding.
- Facilitate the employee orientation program.
- Act as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance and resolving workplace conflicts while promoting a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Support performance management processes including goal setting, performance appraisals and providing coaching for both employees and managers.
- Recommend strategies for compensation and benefit packages in line with industry standards while ensuring competitive positioning in the market.
- Provide data-driven insights on HR metrics including turnover rates, employee engagement and diversity metrics to assist in decision-making and policy development.
- Facilitate employee training and development programs, focusing on skill enhancement, safety procedures, leadership development and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local labor laws as well as company policies including health and safety regulations, labor agreement and employment practices.
- Ensure proper record-keeping and documentation including personnel files, disciplinary actions and other compliance documentation.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in human resources, with a focus on generalist roles in a manufacturing or industrial setting, preferably in steel or heavy industry
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR best practices and safety regulations
- Experience managing employee relations, performance management and conflict resolution processes
- Demonstrated expertise in recruitment including the ability to attract, evaluate and hire top talent
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to drive HR initiatives that align with business objectives
- Proficiency with HR software and Microsoft Office suite; UKG and SuccessFactors is a plus
- Knowledge of compensation structures, benefits administration and training & development
- Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field strongly preferred
- HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) is a plus
- Certification in safety management (OSHA or equivalent) is a plus particularly in an industrial setting
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Accountability
- Reliability/dependability
- Initiative
- Safety awareness
- Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
- Pride in performance
- Continuous Improvement/Problem solving mindset
- Communication
- Positive responses to change
- High attention to detail
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This position requires working in a manufacturing facility, which may involve frequent exposure to noise or heat
- Occasional travel may be required to support other plant locations or for training & development purposes
