Division HR- Generalist

Description

WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

 

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow, and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at www.myswbenefits.com. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

  

This position primarily serves as an employee advocate and business partner by implementing and executing programs to drive the Division Strategies and Company Initiatives.  The Division HR Generalist will support the Area HR Managers and Vice Presidents in the execution of HR practices, programs, policies, processes across multiple Areas within the Division. 

 

The Division HR Generalist will support the Area HR Managers with responsibility for providing employee services, employee relations, HR administration, training and development, and retention  efforts to increase Area Sales Performance Results. This includes supporting all Training and Development programs that allow the Division to achieve their overall business strategies and objectives.

 

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

1. HR ADMINISTRATION:
a. Ensure data integrity of all Human Resource systems.
b. Manage salary approvals in accordance with Division compensation policy.
c. Provide Fair Credit Reporting Act notification assistance to AHRMs when needed.
d. Assist with Affirmative Action quarterly plans, annual compensation analysis and good faith efforts.

2. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:
a. Promote and maintain positive employee relations in a safe and productive work environment.
b. Administer policies and procedures and make recommendations for change as needed.
c. Communicate accurately and appropriately with other employees and vendors in a timely manner.
d. Ensure compliance with all national, regional and local laws and regulations.
e. Support or manage investigations or Employee Relations issues.

3. RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING:
a. Manage steps throughout recruiting process including, but not limited to conducting interviews and making hire recommendations.
b. Assist in onboarding activities.

4. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT:
a. Manage employee events (recognition, fundraisers, volunteer programs, etc.) as needed.
b. Provide support to management throughout employee retention efforts (i.e., roundtables/groups, etc.)

5. EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PARTNER
a. Partner with HR Professionals to execute Company Initiatives.
b. Support stakeholders within Division to achieve goals.

6. TALENT MANAGEMENT
a. Identify growth opportunities to ensure that employee capabilities meet current and future standards.

 

 

COMPETENCIES

1. MANAGING WORK (INCLUDING TIME MANAGEMENT):
Effectively manages time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently and performance goals are met.
a. Prioritizes - Identifies more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjusts priorities when appropriate.
b. Makes preparations - Ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively.
c. Schedules - Effectively allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts.
d. Leverages resources - Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently.
e. Stays focused - Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.


2. CONTRIBUTING TO TEAM SUCCESS:
Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
a. Facilitates goal accomplishment - Makes procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals.
b. Involves others - Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents.
c. Informs others on team - Shares important or relevant information with the team.
d. Models commitment - Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.

 

3. TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE:
Effectively applies technical/professional knowledge to achieve desired results; continually seeks to increase technical/professional proficiency that will positively impact results through creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities, seeking and responding to feedback, and using work experiences as opportunities for self development.
a. Understands technical terminology and developments.
b. Performs complex tasks in area of expertise.
c. Targets learning needs - Seeks and uses feedback and other sources of information to identify appropriate areas for learning.
d. Seeks learning activities - Identifies and participates in appropriate learning activities (e.g., courses, reading, self-study, coaching, experiential learning) that help fulfill learning needs.
e. Applies knowledge or skill - Puts new knowledge, understanding, or skill to practical use on the job; furthers learning through trial and error.

4. COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Clearly conveying information and ideas to individuals or groups in a manner that helps them understand and retain the message.
a. Organizes the communication - Organizes thoughts before speaking; clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence.
b. Maintains receiver(s) attention - Keeps the receiver(s) engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, examples, body language, and voice inflection; communicates clearly and articulately; speaks concisely and to the point.
c. Adjusts to the receiver(s) - Frames message in line with receiver(s) experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the receiver(s).
d. Ensures understanding - Seeks input from receiver(s); checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding.
e. Adheres to accepted conventions - Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the communication method being used.
f. Comprehends communication from others - Attends to messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately; asks questions to encourage others to elaborate on their thoughts; listens carefully to input without interrupting. Clarifies what others say to ensure understanding.
g. Uses multiple methods to communicate messages - Consistently chooses methods that are appropriate for the message that is being relayed; writes correspondence that is professional, accurate, and grammatically correct.

5. BUILDING TRUST:
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
a. Operates with integrity - Demonstrates honesty; keeps commitments; behaves in a consistent manner.
b. Discloses own positions - Shares thoughts, feelings, and rationale so that others understand personal positions.
c. Remains open to ideas - Listens to others and objectively considers others' ideas and opinions, even when they conflict with one's own.
d. Supports others - Treats people with dignity, respect, and fairness; gives proper credit to others; stands up for deserving others and their ideas even in the face of resistance or challenge.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. FORMAL EDUCATION:
a. Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Academic Degree
b. Preferred:
• Focus in Human Resources or business related field

2. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
a. Required:
• Must have 3-5 years of previous experience in Human Resources or a related field
b. Preferred (may indicate preferred certifications):
• Human Resource Certifications

3. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
* Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.

* Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis.
* Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. 
* Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
* Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required.

4. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
a. Required:
• Must be knowledgeable in computer systems (Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access)
• Demonstrate skills in database management and record keeping.
• Creating onboarding programs.
• Demonstrate experience with legal documentation (Investigations, Wage surveys, Performance appraisals/reviews, etc.)

 

5. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

30% travel maybe required

 

 

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

 

 

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.  

 

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  

 

The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 

 

 

 

Salary : $75,967 - $96,372