Human Resources Generalist

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Human Resources Generalist. The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for performing a variety of functions to support the Human Resources department and managing the day-to-day administration of various HR policies and procedures for the business unit.  Serves as employee liaison to centers of excellence for payroll and benefits issues.  Handles HRIS entries, reporting from HCM and time tracking systems, policy administration, hourly recruiting and onboarding, grievance resolution, collective bargaining agreement reviews and other HR processes. This role is located in Waterbury, CT and will be fully on-site. While this role is local, occasional travel to other locations will be required (10% travel). 

Human Resources Generalist Responsibilities:

Administration

• Enter new hires, terminations and employee status changes into HCM and time tracking systems and verify accuracy.
• Maintain electronic employee records.
• Maintain role descriptions.
• Support HR Manager in ensuring compliance with all company policies.
• Review Pay-For-Skills verifications (where applicable) to determine appropriate pay level changes.
• Administer the Rewards and Recognition program; provide certificates for service anniversaries.
• Coordinate manning, curtailing, bidding and recall of hourly employees.
• Provide various reports for month-end reporting and as requested.
• Update documents for HR department as needed.
• Performs general administrative duties including filing, mailing, scanning, faxing, and coordination of meetings.

Talent Acquisition Support

• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition team to initiate job requisitions and employment offers.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition on pre-employment requirements for hourly candidates, such as background check, drug testing and physicals.
• Conduct new employee orientation sessions to cover important information about job, company, benefits, policies and resources. Serve as a resource to new employees with questions.

Payroll Support

• Reconcile time and attendance records in time tracking system by verifying supervisor approvals for unscheduled work and time off.
• Manage attendance tracking system and issue warnings per policy.
• Communicate with Payroll Coordinator on pay, deductions, garnishments, adjustments, etc.

Benefits Support

• Educate employees about and promote health, life, disability, retirement and other benefits offered. Coordinate with and escalate issues to the WNA Benefits team as needed
• Coordinate with Benefits team to track FMLA hours and STD/LTD status and refer employees to contact WNA Benefits team to initiate the leave process. Coordinate with managers on the return-to-work process/approval for employees with restrictions. 
• Serve as a wellness champion and promote employee involvement in the Vitality program.
• Schedule onsite benefits events and educational seminars for employees.

Union Compliance

• Interpret and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Collaborate with labor relations or legal counsel on grievance handling, arbitration processes, and negotiations.
• Support contract administration and ensure adherence to union rules and procedures.

Additional Accountabilities

• Plan company-sponsored employee events and activities.
• Support special projects and duties as assigned.

Human Resources Generalist Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• HR Certification preferred (PHR)
• 5 years HR Generalist experience
• Experience working in a union environment preferred
• Prior experience working with HRIS systems preferred
• Excellent MS Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Prior experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong Wieland values to support a positive work culture that encourages employee engagement, mutual trust, and respect
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Sound judgement, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Reliable, flexible, and responsive 
• Acts with a sense of urgency and ability to thrive in fast paced environment
• Highest level of integrity and confidentiality
• Understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations