HR Generalist

Novolex•Chelmsford, MA

50d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist will provide HR support to a manufacturing site and its respective leadership team. The incumbent’s daily work will include ensuring our ability to attract, retain, and develop our workforce through community and employee engagement. S/he will also monitor and ensure processes and practices ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with all Novolex HR policies and procedures. This position normally reports to a Human Resources Manager and will partner with colleagues at other sites and across our centers of excellence such as talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and employee experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
Bilingual – Spanish required
2+ years HR business partner experience; manufacturing or distribution experience preferred
PHR or SHRM-CP certifications or local equivalent preferred
Experience with HRIS, Payroll, and Applicant Tracking systems
Experience driving action plans to deliver desired outcomes
Ability to effectively coach, communicate, and influence frontline leaders and team members
Ability to travel less than 5% within the United States

Responsibilities

Business Partner – Participates in the daily management of the site aligning functional strategies, projects, and initiatives to deliver business solutions; coaches and develops frontline leaders
Engagement – Owns employee engagement for their respective site, to include regular, effective communications, recognition, and rewards at all levels; organizes community and local events
Talent Acquisition – Leads full-cycle recruiting process for all hourly requisitions; partners with leaders to develop and deliver onboarding, immersion, and training for new hires
Talent Management –Assists with talent management for the site including annual performance and talent reviews, workforce planning, development plans, learning & development opportunities, etc.
Company Culture – Advises and provides guidance to frontline leaders regarding talent, organizational effectiveness, change management, and culture to align to Novolex’s core values and strategic initiatives
Operational Execution – Performs routine tasks employed with employee relations such as investigations and exit interviews; audits files, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to defined standards
Analytics – Regularly maintains dashboards and performs analytics to identify root cause and suggest appropriate countermeasures impacting performance for all People-related metrics
Compliance – Ensures compliance with and adherence to all local, state, and federal laws for all aspects of human resources management; stays current on trends related to human resources