HR Generalist

Watts Water•Export, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist is a customer-centered role supporting associates at Watts’ Export, Pennsylvania facility. Reporting to the HR Manager, this position partners with cross-functional teams and supports recruiting, employee relations, compensation processes, benefits, training, employee engagement, and special HR projects. The HR Generalist is an active member of the HR team, supporting ongoing projects and initiatives while fostering a workplace culture that exceeds employee expectations and embraces continuous improvement. The position is onsite Monday through Friday at a manufacturing facility. Most duties take place in an office environment, though the role may occasionally require presence on the manufacturing floor and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. The role requires up to 5% travel. Scheduled work hours will be communicated by the manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field.
At least 3 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 1 year in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution center, or similar environment.
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with all organizational levels and drive communication and change management.
Ability to interpret company goals, strategies, and values to support an inclusive and engaged workforce.
Experience using HRIS systems for data management and using data metrics to guide decisions.
Ability to analyze and solve problems, identify potential issues, and propose solutions to mitigate risks.
Experience driving employee relations, performance management, and engagement activities.
Demonstrated ability to train managers in management skills and accountability.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Empathetic approach to understanding employee concerns.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Relationship-management skills and ability to establish trust and credibility with designated employee groups.
High integrity and ethics, confidentiality, flexibility, and adaptability to changing priorities and projects.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to project-manage within a larger Americas HR organization.
Curiosity and a strong desire to grow professionally and expand HR capabilities.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.
Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods; perform repetitive keyboard or mouse tasks; move around the office and organize or transport office materials; read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry; communicate clearly; operate standard office equipment; and occasionally lift and carry light objects.

Nice To Haves

Professional HR certification.
Workday experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Support HR compliance areas, including employee relations, job evaluation, compensation management, benefits administration, training, AA/EEO, leave management, and ADA.
Collaborate with managers to understand staffing needs and partner with Talent Acquisition to facilitate recruitment.
Conduct interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and participate in candidate selection.
Support onboarding by partnering with managers on new-hire integration, creating immersion plans, drafting announcements, and completing related tasks.
Maintain visibility, accessibility, and interaction with client groups, including second shift.
Partner with the HR Manager on performance management and advise managers and employees on performance expectations and development opportunities.
Assist with individual development plans and performance improvement plans as needed.
Partner with the Talent team to identify formal learning opportunities based on employee skill gaps and business needs.
Generate HR reports and analytics, including headcount and performance reports.
Coach and counsel employees, front-line leaders, and managers on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
Address employee concerns empathetically, answer questions, and support employees through organizational change.
Investigate employee complaints and provide recommendations for resolution.
Partner with the HR Manager, HR Director, and legal team as appropriate on ethics-related issues.
Partner with the Employee Spirit Committee and Watts Cares to coordinate employee engagement and community activities.
Participate in or lead assigned HR projects and initiatives.
Perform other projects and duties assigned by company management.
Follow applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures.
Work onsite at the Export, Pennsylvania location Monday through Friday and wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required on the manufacturing floor.