AMSOIL is currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist.
Basic Functions/job summary:
Provide tactical and strategic consulting on talent development with managers to increase the engagement and improve the performance of employees throughout the organization. Partner with managers on employee relations, including conducting investigations, building development plans and coaching managers and employees. Ensure AMSOIL is compliant with the policies and procedures that Human Resources oversees. Align business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. Develop partnerships across the organization to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the mission and values of the organization. Possess and maintain an effective level of knowledge and understanding about the business unit's culture and goals.
Examples of Work Performed / Essential Functions:
Employee Relations:
- Lead the integration of HR systems and processes of recently acquired business.
- Partner with union on safety, working conditions and grievance resolutions. Coach and counsel managers and employees on employee performance issues, communications, interpersonal skills development and assist in the resolution of work-related problems to maintain a productive work environment.
- Partner with manager to conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
- Work with managers on annual employee performance appraisal and merit increase processes to ensure accurate, consistent and defensible reviews and raises.
- Collaborate with the HR team and managers to support the talent acquisition and onboarding processes.
- Develop and administer both general and department-specific training to aid in employee development.
- Conduct exit interviews with departing employees to identify any systemic issues in departments and/or the company; then work to develop a plan and activities to address those issues.
- Respond to all employee inquiries in a timely manner.
Policies and Compliance:
- Ensure AMSOIL is compliant with local, state, and federal employment regulations and HR best practices.
- Partner with Human Resources Director, Legal, IT, and Safety to deliver appropriate content and updated acknowledgements. Partner with managers and employees to ensure completion of all requirements.
- Partner with the Human Resources Director, Legal and outside resources to ensure accuracy with the Employee Handbook and any supporting documents.
- Provide day-to-day coaching to leadership on a variety of actions to include employee relations issues, policy interpretation and application, talent management and development and organizational design.
- Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Partner with the Human Resources Director, Legal, Safety, and Finance to support workers compensation compliance.
Support of other HR Department Initiatives:
- Coordinate and support projects according to the HR strategic plan.
- Identify areas for process improvement within AMSOIL.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Provide input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ direct experience in human resource work required.
- BS/BA degree required; with human resources emphasis preferred.
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, performance management, employment laws and workers compensation.
Certificates/Licenses Required:
- SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR preferred
Knowledge, skills and Abilities Required:
- Proven ability to effectively coach employees and management through complex and difficult issues.
- Solid knowledge of employment laws affecting all areas of human resources and high level of interest and ability to remain current in field and research areas of concern as needed.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other employees, and members of the public.
- Use a collaborative and consultative, relationship-building approach to engage and influence business partners at all levels.
- Experience in developing creative ideas for recruiting and sourcing candidates for a variety of roles at different levels.
- Ability to perform at high levels in fast-paced work environment & successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to operate with a strong sense of urgency and customer service demeanor.
- Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.
- Proven ability to work both independently and in team environment under minimal supervision.
- Evidence of the practice of the highest level of confidentiality and ethical conduct.
- Ability to use critical thinking to effectively solve human resource issues.
- Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills are a must.
- Ability to operate with a strong sense of urgency and a customer service demeanor.
- Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with others.
- Can work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to effectively generate well written communication and interact with the
Benefits:
- Paid time off and paid holidays each year
- Employee bonus program
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Competitive health benefits
- Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options
- Affordable group dental, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance
- Employee discount on product
- Corporate gym membership
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
AMSOIL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity , age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.