Human Resource Generalist

About the role

This position provides day-to-day professional HR support and policy administration to businesses. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to the plant manager/site leader and carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Employee Relations, Benefits, Wellness, Compensation, Performance and Talent Management.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a partner to business stakeholders and provides technical and analytical expertise in various aspects of the Human Resources function.
• Works with Division stakeholders to support recruitment activities including assessing current resources/partnering agencies, recommending new innovative technology-based solutions, and improving ongoing process improvement.
• Acts as employee engagement champion – coordinates the delivery of engagement surveys, works with leadership to analyze results, and advises on action plans.
• Facilitates awareness of engagement and cultural opportunities within the business.
• Provides guidance and support on daily general employee relations issues and special HR projects.
• Supports the ITW performance management cycle, advising and coaching in areas of goal setting, mid-year feedback activities, annual performance review, and the compensation planning process.
• Organizes and conducts new employee orientation; creates a positive first impression of the company and serves as a role model for ITW values.
• Inputs and maintains employee data in the HRIS system such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics for reporting.
• Prepares regular and special reports using HRIS.
• Prepares employee communication documents including new hire, disability, benefit, separation notices and related documentation. Assists in the dissemination and collection of data and forms.
• Manages compensation planning of all non-exempt production and technical roles using wage surveys.
• Stays up to date on legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources functions and ensures compliance in policies, procedures, and reporting.
• Active role in development of the Division Affirmative Action Plan. Ensures compliance with required legal postings on bulletin boards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration or similar field of study.
• 1-3+ years of experience in Human Resources role with recruitment experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Strong business partnership capabilities.
• Ability to learn and adapt to our changing business, help assess talent, and become familiar with our industry and its implications for our division.
• Demonstrated ability to produce results within a team environment, to develop relationships at all levels, and to appropriately challenge or influence decisions.
• Strong coaching and influence skills for managers and supervisors across various functions.
• Detailed-oriented, focused on continuous improvement, process orientation, and compliance.
• Demonstrates good listening skills; able to communicate status on process with colleagues, keep team members informed, and responds clearly to employee inquiries.
• Demonstrates a positive friendly attitude in working with all levels within the organization.
• Independent and organized work style: effectively manages and prioritizes workload, assume and manage multiple tasks without close supervision, adapt to change, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Able to make independent decisions and regularly suggest ways to improve services and processes.
• Strong technical skills/aptitude: Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word and Excel). Experience with HRIS systems (Workday).
• Ability to use good judgment and discretion with highly confidential business and employee information.
• Ability to travel occasionally to other ITW locations/Corporate office, if needed.