Generalist, HR III

Core Responsibilities:

At a Glance:

• The Human Resources Generalist manages the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and working with employees to answer questions regarding company policies or practices.
• Administers HR policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with government regulations.

Support Our Workforce:

• Act as a key player in the talent acquisition and full-cycle onboarding process for new hires; build the bridge between the company and the workforce by fostering and maintaining positive relationships with employees.
• Conduct new employee orientations to ensure employees are set up for success and aligned with the Company's core values, programs, and procedures.
• Lead bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing for all salaried and hourly employees.
• Manage leave of absence (LOA) administration and tracking for FMLA, and disability (STD and LTD).
• Coordinate the annual benefits open enrollment process and handle on-going benefits administration with the support of our Corporate Benefits team.
• Work with employees and managers to counsel, investigate, and resolve employee concerns as needed.

Be a Change Agent:

• Develop and drive employee engagement strategies in partnership with the HR Manager and Division Manager.
• Participate in establishing department goals and objectives for long-term success.
• Lead and coordinate various community relations and employee relations events and initiatives.

Strike the Right Balance:

• In this role, you will be both an employee advocate and a representative of the Company, acting as liaison between employees and management to support strategic initiatives and internal communication.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and HR peers within the organization on various projects and initiatives.

Drive Results:

• Support the HR Manager in the administration and oversight of wage and salary programs to include hourly and/or merit planning, job descriptions, performance reviews, and organization charts.
• Own the completion of monthly and annual HR Metrics reports.
• Conduct HRIS and HR self-audits help ensure data integrity and credibility.

Qualifications:

• 3 years' experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment and onboarding in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrably strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion, able to effectively establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Self-directed, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize.
• Must demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidentiality and commitment.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS (UKG Pro, formerly "UltiPro") and talent management systems.

• To be considered for the above position, please visit our website , click on careers, search for the job posting in which you are interested and submit your resume online.

At Barnes, career development is a shared responsibility in which all employees are encouraged to develop, improve, and enhance their skills and professional growth to support our business objectives.