HR Generalist

Asarco - Hayden, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Hayden, AZ

Mining (except Oil and Gas)

About the position

The HR Generalist at ASARCO LLC plays a crucial role in performing essential human resources functions that support the overall operations of the site. This position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including staffing, payroll support, leave management, benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations. The HR Generalist is tasked with maintaining accurate employee records and providing comprehensive HR support to ensure a positive and inclusive workplace culture. In this role, the HR Generalist will be involved in talent acquisition, which includes extending job offers and coordinating necessary physicals and MSHA training for all new hires. They will also be responsible for entering employee personnel data, including benefits data, I-9, and tax information, as well as payroll data. Tracking employee leave and engaging in interactive dialogue with employees regarding their leave status is another critical function of this position. The HR Generalist will mediate conflicts, resolve workplace issues, and conduct investigations as needed. Additionally, the HR Generalist will respond to human resource-related inquiries, maintain current knowledge of HR laws, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations. They will assist in new employee onboarding and orientation, maintain employee personnel records, and address employee inquiries and concerns. The HR Generalist will also be responsible for developing, updating, and communicating HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application across the organization. Supporting the performance appraisal process, facilitating training sessions, and analyzing data to identify trends for improvement are also key responsibilities. Furthermore, the HR Generalist will implement and participate in employee engagement initiatives and gather feedback to enhance workplace satisfaction. A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First," and the HR Generalist will be responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health, and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles. This role requires a commitment to employee safety and health, both on and off the job, and a good working knowledge of modern safety systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Talent acquisition, including extending job offers and coordinating physicals and MSHA for all new hires
• Enter employee personnel data, including benefits data, I-9 and tax information
• Enter payroll data
• Track leave and engage in interactive dialogue with employees
• Mediate conflicts and resolve workplace issues
• Conduct and complete investigations
• Respond to human-resource related questions
• Maintain current knowledge of human resource-related laws
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• Maintain employee records and documentation to meet legal requirements
• Assist in new employee onboarding and orientation
• Maintain employee personnel records
• Address employee inquiries and concerns
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries and issues
• Develop, update, and communicate HR Policies and procedures
• Ensure consistent application of policies across the organization
• Provide data sheets on all employee changes and movement
• Support performance appraisal process and assist in setting performance goals and tracking progress
• Facilitate training sessions as needed
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Implement and participate in employee engagement initiatives
• Gather feedback to improve workplace satisfaction
• Execute, support, and enforce the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or related field or 4 years professional human resources experience
• Knowledge of human resource law and common practices
• Understanding of state and federal employment regulations
• Understanding of employee and compliance records management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Ability to make difficult decisions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in HRMS/HRIS systems
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Benefits

• Low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/dental/vision
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance and other optional coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match