Human Resources Generalist - On-site / 9/80 Schedule!

Company: A.W. Chesterton Company
Location: Groveland
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

OverviewFor over 130 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. -HR at Chesterton is not your typical human resources group. Of course, they function as a strategic partner to the business in all the usual HR areas recruiting, employee relations, HRIS, Compensation and benefits. But what distinguishes the group is their emphasis on programs designed to grow and develop our employees. From specialized work-groups designed to recommending improvements across the company, to formal and informal mentorship programs, to scholarship programs for employees children, HR at Chesterton values taking care of our number one asset our people! Come grow your own career while working with a fun, collaborative and flexible group of HR professionals.

• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• PTO including vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vacation buyback option
• Flexible work schedules, including fully remote and hybrid work options for many jobs
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• STD and LTD
• HSA Accounts to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more! -Job Summary:The Human Resources Generalist provides tactical human resources support to employees and all levels of management. Responsible for supporting the organization by implementing and administering human resources programs and policies across all business situations. Provides tactical content in areas such as employee relations, compensation, recruitment and retention, and training. Responsible for implementation, measurement, and review of key HR processes and ensuring that these processes are administered consistently throughout all business groups.At Chesterton, we have a laser-focus on the customer. This job impacts the customer by ensuring standardized HR processes are harmonized so that the customer can always be assured of working with the best, most-highly trained employees in the business. -The position is on-site 4 days per week and is on a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday or Monday off.Job Model: - On-SiteAll fully remote positions will require you to travel on site 2-4 times per month depending upon business needs at your own expense. -Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager. -On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts. -Responsibilities:
  • Drive completion of HR process administrative transactions with high level of efficiency, detail-orientation and follow through.
    • Ensure that HR processes and procedures are consistently communicated and administered throughout all business situations.
      • Support the organization by implementing and administering human resources programs or policies.
        • This role is part of a 4 person employee-facing team
          • Work collaboratively with HR central functions (compensation, benefits, talent management, and talent acquisition) to address business needs.
            • Recommend appropriate employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer/employee relationship while promoting a high level of employee morale.
              • Collect and analyze internal and external information to compare the organizations HR practices to those prevailing in the market.
                • Ensure compliance to legal requirements and government regulations affecting the Human Resources function and provide appropriate information required for compliance.
                  • Complete personnel transactions and maintain associated records.
                    • Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws or regulations. -Complexity of Duties:
                      • Position has corporate-wide responsibility.
                        • Ability to work independently and manage multiple time sensitive projects simultaneously.
                          • Makes decisions based on sound judgment.
                            • Accomplishes tasks through collaboration with HR Team and management.
                              • Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
                                • Requires use and application of Human Resource concepts, principles, and theories.
                                  • Ability to generate potential solutions to a wide array of problems and situations.
                                    • Other duties as assigned -Essential Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                                      • Administrative skills and strong attention to detail are critical. Every piece of paper in HR represents a big change in an employee's life
                                        • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, usually obtained from prior heavily administrative office work
                                          • Employment law knowledge and interest
                                            • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
                                              • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, internally and externally
                                                • Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
                                                  • Ability to work under pressure and rapidly changing priorities
                                                    • Excellent presentation and motivational skills
                                                      • Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to Human Resource regulations -Education and/or Experience:
                                                        • Bachelors degree or equivalent
                                                          • 1-3 years professional HR experience, or significantly-related experience required
                                                            • Interest in U.S. and state employment law
                                                              • Understanding of HR best-practices and human development theory/ organizational development/ adult development theory -Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.: computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. -Disclaimer:A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. -All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements. -Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer - -M/F/V/D -#LI-DNI

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