Human Resources Generalist

Unclassified - West Valley City, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

West Valley City, UT

About the position

The Human Resources Generalist at Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC plays a crucial role in managing various HR functions at a professional level. This position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including employee relations, onboarding, benefits management, performance management, policy implementation, retention strategies, training, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The HR Generalist must be perceptive and capable of relating to individuals at all levels within the organization, balancing employee goodwill with business needs. This is an onsite position based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with occasional travel to California. In this role, the HR Generalist will partner with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, and standards. They will work closely with employees and managers to resolve issues, investigate claims of harassment or unfair work conditions, and ensure proper documentation of these issues. Conducting exit interviews and focus groups, analyzing data, and making recommendations for corrective actions and continuous improvements are also key responsibilities. The HR Generalist will facilitate training sessions, including new employee orientation, and coach managers on employee disciplinary actions while managing and tracking these actions to ensure compliance with company policies and federal/state laws. Additionally, the HR Generalist will perform benefit administration, actively participate in the annual open enrollment process, and assist with staffing and recruiting efforts, HRIS administration, compensation, performance management, and leave management as needed. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining a positive work environment while adhering to Hitachi Global Air Power's Code of Ethics and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and other governmental regulations.
• Work closely with employees and managers to resolve issues.
• Investigate claims of harassment or employee complaints of unfair work conditions, ensuring proper documentation of issues.
• Conduct exit interviews and focus groups, analyze data, and make recommendations for corrective actions and continuous improvements.
• Work with management to implement recommended changes.
• Facilitate and provide training (including new employee orientation) to employees as needed.
• Coach, counsel, and guide managers before executing employee disciplinary actions.
• Manage and track employee disciplinary actions, ensuring adherence to policies and laws.
• Perform benefit administration, including communicating benefit information to all employees.
• Actively participate in the annual open enrollment process.
• Review benefits with employees and process enrollment, cancellation, and changes as needed.
• Assist with staffing and recruiting efforts, HRIS administration, compensation, performance management, and leave management as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a human resource generalist role in a non-union manufacturing or industrial setting.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to listen effectively and communicate information clearly to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to advise, challenge, and influence at all levels.
• Self-motivated and deadline-driven with a commitment to excellence.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Problem solver with a high degree of judgment and collaborative skills on complex matters.
• Hands-on, results-oriented, highly organized, and a team player.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Reliable, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of employment law compliance and HR best practices.