Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Emerge is actively recruiting for a Senior Human Resources Generalist for a fantastic client company in Twinsburg, OH. The Sr. HR Generalist position is onsite in a local HR department supporting a manufacturing plant. The successful candidate will have a strong background in workers’ compensation and FMLA. There will also be a strong focus on talent attraction, retention, engagement and development. The role reports directly to the Senior HR Business Partner and will also support and lead regional HR projects. Locally this role will lead and manage for the assigned site, the global HR processes and programs and the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including but not limited to recruitment and onboarding, performance appraisal, succession planning, employee engagement survey, compensation and benefits, leaves of absence, governmental compliance and enforcing company policies and practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support all global HR processes for the plant with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Track and manage all workers’ compensation and FMLA programs.
• Execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provide support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodation, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manage the talent acquisition process, which includes recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants for manufacturing, technical, professional, and managerial roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Develop relationships with local technical schools to market the employer and create an attractive employment brand.
• Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; research and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Create learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• May participate in or lead regional HR projects.
• Manage and track safety compliance for the assigned site.

  Required Skills/Abilities:

• · High level of emotional intelligence
• · Excellent people skills, easily building trust and rapport with stakeholders
• · Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• · Excellent negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• · Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate.
• · Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience in SAP Success Factors HRIS (Employee Central, Performance and Goals, Compensation, Recruitment, Succession) and ADP Workforce Now platform desirable
• HR project management experience preferred.
• A minimum of three years of human resources Generalist or Business Partner experience preferred.
• Experience in Agile working methodologies preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.

If you are qualified for this position, please click "apply now" or send resume to Elaine McKenna, Sr. Search Consultant, at elaine.mckenna@emergetalent.com. Thank you in advance, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. #IND2

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