Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Sr HR Generalist, to join our Mesquite Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.
GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.
Major Position Responsibilities
This position will be located at the new GD-OTS facility located in Mesquite, TX.
SUMMARY: Designs, implements, and monitors a variety of human resource programs. Anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs and trends in partnership with business management. Responsibilities are within the Human Resources Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Implements human resources programs by providing human resources services, which may include recruiting and staffing, training and development, employee relations, and affirmative action/equal employment opportunity compliance.
- Completes a variety of personnel transactions and maintains associated records.
- Collects and analyzes internal and external information in order to compare the organizations HR practices to those prevailing in the market.
- Ensures compliance with applicable labor laws or regulations.
- Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring indirectly.
- May also have responsibility for Recruitment including:
- Perform full cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, obtaining feedback, negotiating offers, and pre-employment paperwork and compliance across multiple business lines and geographies within the United States.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to determine staffing needs, develop sourcing and recruitment strategy.
- Participate in recruiting events to include national and college level career fairs.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with university and college placement offices; community organizations; associations; technical school placement offices; and other relevant groups as a source of qualified applicants who are knowledgeable; if not representative; of multi-cultural groups in the United States.
IMPACT OF THE ROLE
- Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
- Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
- Solves complex problems refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Works independently, receives minimal guidance
- May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Basic Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and/or Equivalent Combination of Relevent Education and Experience
- 5-7 years prior experience in a similar position
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources Discipline
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships. Decision-making skills. Interpersonal skills. Judgement.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- For Mesquite:
- Knowledge using direct sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, talent pooling and industry relevant job boards.
- Ability to quickly learn an applicant tracking system.
- Manufacturing industry background is desired but not requried.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
- Experience with start ups, such as project planning, and establishing business processes, management systems, and work instructions is desired. This is an exciting opportunity to create the business processes, systems, and culture to stand up a high performing manufacturing operation.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
- Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Travel Requirements
- Less than 25% travel likely.