HR Generalist

Watts Water Technologies•Export, PA

11d•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 role 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 are performed in an office environment, with occasional work on the manufacturing floor requiring appropriate personal protective equipment. Scheduled work hours are communicated by the manager. Travel requirements are up to 5%.

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.
Ability to effectively partner with all organizational levels and drive communication and change management.
Ability to interpret company goals, strategies, and values to inspire an inclusive and engaged workforce.
Experience using HRIS systems for data management and metrics to guide decisions.
Ability to problem-solve, analyze situations, 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.
Empathy in understanding employee concerns.
Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Relationship-management skills and ability to establish trust and credibility with designated employee groups.
High integrity, ethics, and confidentiality, along with 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.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, safety practices, and procedures.
Must establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.
Punctuality and dependability.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Ability to follow personnel policies, procedures, and process standards.
Ability to maintain productive, collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
Ability to adhere to Watts’ cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing or using a mouse for extended periods.
Ability to move around the office and organize or transport files, packages, or other office materials.
Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data-entry tasks.
Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, including in meetings and phone calls.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.

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 on recruitment efforts.
Conduct interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and participate in candidate selection.
Participate in onboarding new hires, including creating immersion plans, drafting new-hire announcements, and completing other onboarding tasks in partnership with managers.
Maintain visibility, accessibility, and interaction with client groups, including second-shift employees.
Partner with the HR Manager on performance management and provide guidance to managers and employees about performance expectations and development opportunities.
Assist with individual development plans and performance improvement plans.
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, frontline 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 recommend resolutions; 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 HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
Perform other projects and duties assigned by company management.
Uphold Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and transparency.