Senior Human Resources Generalist

Briggs and Stratton Corporation•Milwaukee, WI

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Human Resources Generalist your goal is to provide human resources support to our Turf and Consumer business unit. You'll partner with leaders and support employees - while continuously working towards the pursuit of superior HR service delivery. #LI-MD1 #LI-Hybrid The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Billy Goat, Allmand, and Branco brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents. Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management/related field OR equivalent education and experience
Minimum five years, with seven or more preferred, related professional, progressive experience in human resources setting
Experience in development of principles and practices of human resources functions and/or a specific function within HR
Experience leading HR Projects
Strong computer skills - including experience with HR related systems
Demonstrated skills in employee relations with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Very strong organization and time management/project management skills necessary to prioritize and manage multiple, complex projects, potentially with conflicting priorities; ability to react quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
Excellent communication skills to facilitate work with diverse groups of employees
Ability to exhibit sound judgment and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential situations and information
Proven ability to work independently and apply fact-based decision making
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Nice To Haves

Experience in the manufacturing industry preferred
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Serving as the primary resource for managers and employees related to the functional HR areas; developing reports and analyzing as required.
Recommending action within HR and/or to managers and employees; providing proactive resolution of employee concerns and problems with the goal of future problem prevention.
Developing and delivering written communications and presentations to communicate concepts related to one or more functional HR areas for managers and employees.
Developing and conducting training and presentations.
Assisting with the recruitment for employees.
Coaching employees and managers in developing goals and objectives and providing coaching on performance management processes; may lead calibrations.
Working with managers and the compensation team to ensure total compensation for the business is competitive in total compensation for the employee base.
Identifying, facilitating, and resolving compensation and benefits issues quickly.
Developing, documenting and recommending continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures or programs to deliver innovative solutions to meet needs.
Supporting outsourced processes, such as, FMLA/LOA and Workers Compensation providing feedback when issues arise along with solutions.
Maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
Acting as a mentor or resource to other HR Generalists to include answering questions, coaching, and providing guidance on day-to-day activities.
Leading HR projects of varying size and scope that may be global and/or span across business units.