HR Generalist

Job Title:              HR Generalist

Location:             Cleveland, Ohio

Department:       Human Resources

Reports To:         Regional HR Director Foundry NAFTA

Dimensions of Position: Directly supports the Cleveland Plant Operations ~100 employees, both union hourly and salary personnel; and supports the Foundry NORAM US & Canada employees ~60 employees.

Key Result Areas:

• Assist with the recruitment process in corresponding to candidates, scheduling and completing interviews, background checks and drug screens for collection of applicable information and setting up personnel files.
• Tracking and dispositioning candidates in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Participate and continue to enhance the new hire onboarding process.
• Coordinate and set up new hire orientation materials and facilitate training sessions.
• Administers Learning Management tool to include learning platforms by adding users, assigned learning curriculum, and running reports.
• Provide excellent customer service skills and discretion in dealing with internal and external customers.
• Coordination of various employee related programs and perks (STAR program, iEngage.)
• Provide administrative and technology support effectively utilizing Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other applicable software packages (i.e. Ultipro, SAP, Kronos, etc..)
• Provide expertise in the area of general administrative duties of managing calendars, scheduling and coordinating meetings, project support, filing and typing of correspondences as it relates to Human Resources programs and activities.
• Update and maintain miscellaneous department logs and databases used to track department/organization activities for reporting.
• Work closely with key commercial managers to identify and address employee relations, performance and group issues in ways that build healthy, and productive work environments.
• Complete asbestos claim administration
• Audit and maintain employee personnel files
• Backup for weekly payroll
• Provide HR support for both union hourly & salary roles
• Other duties assigned

Main Interactions:

1. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field required.
2. Experience:

• 2 years HR related experience preferred, recruitment background, familiarity with HR administration; efficiencies within HR Systems is a plus
• Work experience in both union and non-union facilities preferred

 Knowledge: Foundational knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws & regulations, employment law, compensation, recruitment, employee relations, safety, employee engagement, and employee development is a plus.

 Skills & Behavior:

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when necessary. Organized
• Ability to make recommendations by exercising independent judgment and innovative thinking.
• Strong communication, verbal and written
• Team player with initiative to lead
• Results oriented, Initiative, Drive and Energy
• Self-motivated, Ownership and Commitment
• Emotional Intelligence

Vesuvius USA offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of a world class organization, a competitive salary, and generous benefits.

Vesuvius USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that promotes work force diversity and hires without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or other protected status.