HR Generalist

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safety is our number one priority. Follow safe work practices in accordance to company and client worksite policies.
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture.
• Recognized as site leader for application of HR policies, practices, and programs.
• Partner with site leadership to provide guidance and support for all policy/employee related matters. Work directly with managers regarding all corrective action matters.
• Assist with site transfer requests.
• Conducts benefits meetings and presentations and participates in open enrollment events.
• Conducts New Hire Orientation for designated sites. Ensures completion of I-9, and other required documentation.
• Promote employee engagement and retention.
• Coordinate employee onboarding process for designated site locations.
• Develop and implement ongoing training & development programs aligned with defined career paths, employee development goals, and critical business needs.
• Provide support to employees in all HR related questions and issues.
• Conduct designated site location investigations: partnering with HR Manager for awareness, escalations and final implementation.
• Promote E2 Optics HR policies and programs to foster a people-centric culture and conflict-free workplace.
• Drive development of site leadership through purposeful coaching, mentoring, and training to enhance the employee performance management process.
• Collaborate with site leadership to implement annual engagement plan and associated budgets.
• Gather and analyze employment data relevant to tracking and improving execution of HR roles and responsibilities.
• Conduct designated site training for effective and timely completion of annual self-evaluation, peer reviews, and employee performance review and pay equity processes.
• Support with new hire 30, 60, 90-day performance feedback meetings. Upload employee information and records to the HRIS in accordance with policies and employment/labor laws.
• Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying motivational strategies and organizing team building activities.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local labor regulations.
• Demonstrate relationship management skills and effective consultation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement activities across the site to align with deployed corporate strategic goals.
• Participate in site leadership meetings to provide HR updates and initiatives.
• Works with site leadership to provide requested reporting such as active company drivers.
• Facilitate leave requests and administer appropriate communication and paperwork, meeting compliance requirements. Follow-up with employees and managers as needed. Maintaining accurate tracking information.
• Other job duties as assigned.
• Travel: This position is generally expected to require minimal overnight travel (5%). The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required byE2.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Human Resource Management, Business Administration,
• Psychology, Organizational Leadership or similar study.
• 7+ years Human Resource experience in progressively responsible roles will be considered in lieu of degree.
• •PHR (Professional Human Resources) certification or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• 3-5years of experience administering HR policies in industrial or manufacturing setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong leadership, communication, influencing and collaboratives kills.
• Exceptional problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution skills.
• Practical understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of employment/labor laws.
• Tactful, professional demeanor with ability to interact effectively with managers, employees, internal and external parties.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational, record-keeping, time management and follow-upskills.
• Must be a self-starter to take action when issues, gaps or opportunities are identified.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with changing priorities as necessary.
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the role.
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player with excellent work ethics.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, XMind, etc.)