Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will support the Human Resources team with all phases of day-to-day Human Resources management activities such as recruiting, onboarding, compliance with policies and local/state/federal laws, employee relations, Workday administration and terminations. This role will support the West Chicago and Canada locations. As the Human Resources Generalist will ensure the company's culture is considered in all actions, decisions and interactions in which he or she is involved, and continually look for opportunities to improve processes which provide better results for the benefit of employees, managers and the company overall.

What You'll Be Doing (% of Time)

Attract, hire and engage a no-equal workforce (50%)

• Work with leaders to create/maintain concise, well-written job descriptions to ensure team or department responsibilities are analyzed and accurately reflect the role. Respectfully challenge leaders on skills, competencies and experience to ensure the appropriate levels are identified.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of level cutters to ensure employees know the skill levels required by the organization for promotions and effectiveness in the role.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Hiring Manager to source candidates using various, relevant sourcing methods. Screen, interview, and qualify potential candidates. Suggest and adapt to more efficient and effective sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding processes and techniques.
• Mediate disputes and assist employees in addressing concerns with managers. Maintain in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Conduct thorough and legally defensible investigations. Anticipate problems whenever possible, and develop, recommend and initiate appropriate steps for resolution.
• Manage the day to day relationship with contingent workforce vendors and be the functional contact for all temporary workforce issues and questions. Ensure Affordable Care Act compliance with vendors.
• Drive and Support a Values-Based Culture
• Support and properly apply and enforce Simpson policies and practices. Assist in the establishment of new policies as needed.

Implement sustainable and scalable processes, tools and technology to enable effective HR delivery by increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of HR. (30%)

• Implement human resources programs by providing Human Resources services, including talent acquisition, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, EEO compliance, and employee relations.

Elevate leadership capabilities and prepare the next generation workforce. (20%)

• In partnership with L&OD, ensure the success of the Strong Leaders and Emerging Leaders programs. Drive participation and engagement to ensure program is successful and results in an increase in leadership skills and effectiveness. Support and/or facilitate monthly step up sessions as needed.
• Coach/Mentor HR Coordinators and employees within your branch.

Desired Skills and Experience

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, HR, Communication or Liberal Arts or other applicable degree/ or at least 5 years of equivalent work-related experience
• At least 5 years of experience in progressive human resources experience with a focus in training, full cycle recruiting, employee relations, policy interpretation and administration, and performance management.
• HR Certification such as: HRCI/SHRM related Certification
• Planning and Organizing. Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives
• Employment law: Knowledge of employment-related federal and state employment regulations.
• Organizational awareness: Accurately diagnose organization issues, develop solutions and implement action plans. Understand the business operations from both a strategic and tactical perspective.
• Customer focus: Quickly and effectively solve problems and maintain productive internal and external relationships. Readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing customer needs. Recognize potentially adverse customer reactions and develop better alternatives.
• Self-management: Set priorities, goals and timelines to achieve maximum productivity. Manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner. Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Speaking and communication: Communicate verbally in an appropriate way for the audience he/she is speaking to. Communicate effectively with co-workers. Listen with full attention to what others are saying, making sure to understand the needs being expressed, asking questions as appropriate without interrupting at an inappropriate time. Ability to effectively present information to top management, customers, and other groups.
• Decision Making & Judgment: Ability to balance analysis, wisdom, experience, and perspective when making decisions.
• Teamwork: Maintain a collaborative approach in dealing with other Simpson Strong-Tie employees. Demonstrate a genuine commitment to reach mutually beneficial solutions.
• Accountability and dependability: Fulfill commitments made to customers, peers, co-workers, and managers. Hold self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and effective results.
• Reading and writing: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond effectively to common inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write correspondence which conforms to prescribed style and format.
• Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagram form and deal with various items of abstract and/or concrete value.
• Attention to detail: Monitor and review work for accuracy and completeness. Complete work according to procedures and standards. Maintain an organized workspace. Understand verbal instructions.
• Microsoft Office and computer skills: Ability to utilize Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer to effectively complete work.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printer/scanner, etc. are frequently used.

Travel Required

This job requires 10% domestic travel.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is located in West Chicago (Batavia/St. Charles area)

Relocation

Relocation is available for this position

Pay

$71,900 - $115,000 / year

Rewards at Simpson Strong-Tie

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue directly or indirectly and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.