Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Groveport, OH

80d • $85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Sr. Human Resources Generalist will be the employee's first point of contact for HR-related queries and concerns, playing a key role in building positive relationships and ensuring effective communication within the organization. This position is responsible for identifying, diagnosing, and resolving HR-related problems, and continuously improving Crane's image as an attractive place to work. The role involves assisting line managers in developing their HR management skills, providing feedback for policy creation, and performing recruitment activities. Additionally, the Generalist will monitor unemployment claims, ensure compliance with employment laws, and roll out company-wide HR programs. The position also supports manpower planning, development plans, and employment/diversity objectives, while tracking performance appraisals and maintaining exit interview data. Facilitating problem-solving for employee relations issues and ensuring proper salary administration are also key functions. The role includes creating and maintaining HR manuals and employee handbooks, as well as performing data reporting, HR metrics, and analytics, including compliance reporting like EEO-1 and Affirmative Action Plans.

Requirements

• 6+ years overall Human Resources experience required
• 5+ years Human Resources experience in Warehouse
• Minimum of 4 years HR Generalist experience with thorough knowledge of all Federal and State laws
• Requires a proven track record of HR experience at a generalist level.
• Requires a proven track record of relationship building with both internal and external clients.
• Ability to work in a confidential manner when dealing with sensitive and confidential information and documents.
• Ability to be able to be flexible, change tasks, adjust and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications)
• Ability to generate HR-related presentations and facilitate in front of small and large groups

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• Working knowledge of provincial, territorial, and federal employment regulations across Canada strongly preferred
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Encourages and builds positive relationships and communicates effectively with all internal clients, co-workers and outside vendors.
• Acts as the public image of the company in accordance with Crane’s Code of Conduct.
• Serves as the employee’s first point of contact for HR-related queries and concerns.
• Proactively identifies and communicates employee issues that impact on the client group’s ability to meet business objectives.
• Responsible for the identification, diagnosis, and resolution of HR related problems or situations calling on appropriate resources to resolve issues.
• Continuously improves Crane’s image as an attractive place to work.
• Assists with line managers in developing skills to manage human resources more effectively through modeling, coaching, instruction and training.
• Provides on-going feedback to Regional HR Manager to assist in policy creation.
• Performs recruitment activities such as the development of advertisements, screening of candidates and conducting interviews for selected positions. Maintains records of the same.
• Monitors unemployment claims and assists with line managers with appeals.
• Ensures local compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
• Rolls out all Crane-wide HR programs such as: Performance Appraisals, Reward and Recognition, Wellness Initiatives, Compliance Training, Annual Open Enrollment, Service Award Program, Employee Satisfaction Survey, Random Drug Screening and other similar programs.
• Assists in formulation of manpower objectives, staffing plans, and individual, team and organization development plans. Supports employment and diversity programs and objectives.
• Assists with line managers with performance appraisals; tracks due dates for the region and reports on outstanding performance appraisals by manager.
• Conducts/maintains exit interview database.
• Facilitates collaborative problem-solving strategies to resolve employee relations issues through effective communication with all levels of employees.
• Ensures proper and consistent salary administration through analysis of salary increases. Report increases that appear to be outside of established guidelines and any possible wage and hour compliance issues.
• Create & maintain updated human resources manual and employee handbooks as directed.
• Data Reporting, HR Metrics & Analytics (Advanced) - Compliance reporting (EEO-1, VETS 100, Affirmative Action Plans, etc.).

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior