HR Generalist

Company Description

Harsco Corporation is a diversified, global engineered products and services company serving the worldwide environmental, steel, railway and energy sectors. We have an unrivalled breadth of experience across the globe and an impressive reputation stretching back more than a century. Based in Camphill, PA, with more than 12000 employees and the company operates in more than 35 countries with 180 operational locations.

Harsco’s Environmental division is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials

Job Description

• POSITION SUMMARY
  
  

Applying business knowledge and human resources expertise, the HR Generalist will provide a broad range of HR support to site operations in the areas of employee relations, recruitment, employee training/development, record maintenance, benefits administration, and policies/procedures/programs support. Responsible for coordination and administrative support for key HR functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrate positive and successful interactions and interpersonal relations so that productivity and positive employee relations are maximized.
• Work with the Operations team to enhance the hiring, onboarding and exit process
• Take lead accountability for the recruitment process at the site, including job posting, resume screening, and participating in interviews as needed.
• Administer various human resource plans and procedures.
• Assist in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Onboard all new employees and work with other HR team members to initiate background checks, drug screenings, process I-9 via E-verify, etc.
• Communicate and support policies and procedures.
• Accurately maintain Human Resource Information System records and compile reports from database.
• Demonstrate positive and successful interactions and interpersonal relations so that productivity and positive employee relations are maximized.
• Support and engage the culture of Harsco Environmental in alignment with core values and mission statement.
• Collaborate with the HR team in the development, implementation, and communication of policies, procedures, programs, and activities to increase productivity and employee satisfaction.
• Manage intake of requests from employees to Human Resources Department and allocate workflow appropriately to team members.
• Partner with leaders at multiple levels and their teams to develop and execute HR initiatives.
• Act as liaison between employees and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices and regulations.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.
  
  

Qualifications

• QUALIFICATIONS
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic Qualifications:

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Experience
• 3 years progressive experience in Human Resources.
• Comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  

• Education or Experience
• SPHR or PHR Certification.
  
  

• Interpersonal Skills
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to improve employee morale
• Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven
  
  

• Technical Skills
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Experience using an ATS
• Familiarity with Oracle and Kronos
• Metrics and data driven
• Must be able to interpret and speak with data
  
  

Other Skills

• Ability to effectively plan and organize
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically (up to 10% of time)
• The ability to attend work predictably and regularly. Must be able to occasionally work variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to follow direction or instruction
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information
• Willingness and ability to work conditions may include the following: working near moving mechanical parts, in outdoor weather conditions.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Valid Driver’s license
  
  

Additional Information

“We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, handicap, family status, domestic partnership or civil union status or any other characteristic protected by law. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.”