Human Resources Generalist

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•West Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced HR professional to join our team as a Human Resources Generalist in West Lafayette, IN! In this role, you will coach employees and supervisors on various personnel topics, handle employee relations issues with utmost professionalism, manage initiatives/projects to improve processes and procedures, recruit and hire the best employee-owners, teach and train employees and supervisors on standard HR processes and complex behavioral topics, and provide exceptional customer service to those you support. The ideal candidate will have some exposure to Human Resources or related department within a corporate environment, with experience in performance management, coaching, disciplinary processes, hiring/recruiting, compensation, leave, benefits, and strategic HR. If you have broad HR experience and are passionate about providing top-notch business partner support to employees and supervisors, then this position may be the career for you! As a Human Resources Generalist, a typical day might include the following: Facilitate meetings to resolve issues. Provide objective feedback, make recommendations on issues as appropriate for both individual employees and managers. Counsel employees and management by interpreting company culture, values and policy, and employment law promptly and accurately. Maintain current knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations; maintain legal documentation. Maintain broad understanding of data relevant to HR area(s); manages reporting requests and interprets data for others. Work with management to help draft and supply updated and useful information such as reports, relevant policies, and/or disciplinary documents. Actively source and recruit, interview, and hire employees. Support Human Resources training efforts. Work independently using initiative to propose solutions to problems.

Requirements

You possess a B.A. or B.S. degree in Human Resources or related field
You have a minimum of four years experience within Human Resources or a related field
Knowledge of employment law and legal hiring practices and procedures
Excellent listening, interviewing and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical ability and problem resolution skills
Skills in investigating and successfully resolving Employee Relations situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discretion in handling sensitive information and data
Demonstrated ability to handle/prioritize tasks
Ability to work independently within a team environment

Nice To Haves

PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM certification
HR Generalist Experience

Responsibilities

Facilitate meetings to resolve issues.
Provide objective feedback, make recommendations on issues as appropriate for both individual employees and managers.
Counsel employees and management by interpreting company culture, values and policy, and employment law promptly and accurately.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations; maintain legal documentation.
Maintain broad understanding of data relevant to HR area(s); manages reporting requests and interprets data for others.
Work with management to help draft and supply updated and useful information such as reports, relevant policies, and/or disciplinary documents.
Actively source and recruit, interview, and hire employees.
Support Human Resources training efforts.
Work independently using initiative to propose solutions to problems.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Superior benefits.
Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
We’re 100% employee owned.
Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.