Human Resource Generalist I (2nd Shift)
Position Overview
Founded and family-owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. With expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, Rhoads offers a diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government, and maritime projects.
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Human Resources (HR) Generalist to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The HR Generalist will support the 2nd shift workforce and is responsible for providing comprehensive human resources support and services to the organization.
Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between the touch labor employees and operations management team.
- Respond to day-to-day employee inquiries regarding benefits, compensation, attendance, and other general concerns.
- Assist with the disciplinary process to ensure timely, consistent, and appropriate intervention in line with the company work rules and the union collective bargaining agreements.
- Support and counsel employees in addressing workplace issues, mediate conflicts, and conduct workplace investigations to facilitate positive employee relations.
- Help facilitate and coordinate employee engagement initiatives.
- Monitor and track attendance, using HRIS and time-keeping systems to record time-off and similar attendance events for payroll and billing purposes.
- Aid in employee leave facilitation and tracking.
- Analyze HR/operations data, prepare reports, monitor trends, and present findings to management for decision-making and workforce planning.
- Assist with performance appraisal processes, provide guidance to managers, and help develop performance improvement plans to drive operations objectives.
- Maintain employee personnel files/records.
- Maintain/update the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and other various operations systems, ensuring accurate data.
- Generate reports and analyze data.
- Provide communication to the touch-labor workforce regarding operations initiatives, policies, and events.
- Provide additional support to the operations management team as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- PREFERRED: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
- US citizenship required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a human resources or labor relations role required.
- Prior experience working with a unionized workforce preferred.
- Must be willing to work a schedule that supports employees on second shift.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including arriving early and staying late as needed.
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating emotional intelligence.
- Knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Excel.
- Self-starter with problem-solving abilities.
- Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Able to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills; detail oriented and efficient.
- Able to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a rapidly growing organization.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, comfortable with shop floor engagement.
Work Environment
The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats, and hearing protection is required. Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving in an automobile. May require walking and standing on irregular, uneven surfaces in an industrial setting and possibly at increased heights climbing and descending ladders and ship stairways.
What Rhoads Can Offer You
- Competitive health insurance packages.
- 401k matching.
- PTO.
Our Location
We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed "the coolest shipyard in America."
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