East Coast Tile Imports - Ludlow, MA
posted about 2 months ago
About East Coast Tile Imports: As a family-owned company that is focused on the growth of our company and our people, we have evolved into one of the largest importers of tile and stone products on the east coast. We offer a challenging, rewarding, and professional work environment. This role will provide comprehensive HR support throughout the employee lifecycle for the employees located within the assigned territories. The HR Generalist will balance employee advocacy and business operating needs, promote equitable treatment and positive employee relations. The HR Generalist will partner with business operational leaders to fully understand business issues, how HR can best support achieving results, and build relationships for organizational effectiveness. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 20% HR Business Partnership: Serve as a dedicated HR Point of Contact fostering strong relationships with managers and employees. Provide expert HR Guidance and support on various HR-related matters, including employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions. Participate in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures to promote a fair and inclusive work environment. Conduct training sessions for employees and managers to promote HR best practices and compliance with East Coast Tile Group practices and procedures. Collaborate with other HR team members and leverage their expertise in delivering and implementing functional initiatives. 20% Recruitment and Onboarding: Assist in managing the employment and onboarding process, including posting and distribution of open positions, assisting field with writing and placing advertisements, facilitation of pre-employment background screening and assistance with onboarding, new employee orientation, and designated training. Support recruiting, interviewing, and testing processes. 20% Employee Engagement & Support: Promote a positive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and encourages employee engagement. Conduct employee satisfaction/new hire surveys and facilitate action plans based on feedback in partnership with senior HR Leadership. Support Employee Recognition Programs. 15% Leave Administration: Provide expertise in all leave-related matters by coordinating internal and external communications regarding FMLA, PFL, personal leave, disability events, and insurance carrier regarding FMLA, PFL, and disability claims. Responsible for coordinating employee reasonable accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 15% Employee Engagement: Research best practices to engage and retain employees. Develop and maintain a point-based reward system to increase engagement and retention. 5% Compliance and Reporting: Stay up to date with relevant federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations in assigned territories. Ensure HR Policies and Practices comply with all legal requirements and industry best practices. Perform other related duties as assigned.