Human Resources Generalist

About the role

Waterline Renewal Technologies, a subsidiary of Azuria Water Solutions, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join their team in Ottawa, IL. The ideal candidate will handle all HR duties for the manufacturing facility, including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• Process payroll through Paylocity across the organization.
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implement new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Able to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP a plus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Information

• This role also requires the ability to lift items, bend, or stand as necessary.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is a office/manufacturing setting.
• Candidates should be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. and comply with OSHA standards.
• We offer a starting salary of $80,000 - $85,000 with career growth opportunities and a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision Insurance, prescription drug coverage, 401k matching, tuition assistance, paid time off, and much more.
• Azuria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Azuria is firmly bound. Azuria will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Azuria on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
• VEVRAA compliant – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.