Senior Human Resources Generalist

Georg Fischer•Shawnee, OK

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Generalist works closely with the Director of Human Resources, providing advanced support across HR functions through strategic thinking and problem-solving. The role serves as a backup to the Director and supports employees, managers, and HR team members as needed. It measures and analyzes HR metrics, develops and implements process improvements, and helps ensure HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and governmental regulations are communicated and followed. The position contributes to employee engagement and morale, including supporting the Engagement Committee, surveys, activities, and events. It generates routine and ad hoc reports, assists with transactional HR processes in recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, benefits, and performance management, and handles sensitive information with discretion. The role also supports ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OSHAS 18001 certification requirements and helps maintain a safe working environment. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled office within a typical office/factory environment, with possible exposure to heat in production areas. Regular hours are Monday through Friday; occasional evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 7 years of experience in the HR field or a related area.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to approach concepts with a strategic and insightful mindset.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Ability to work in a typical office/factory environment, with possible exposure to heat in production areas.
Physical requirements include eye/hand coordination for more than 50% of the time; sitting at least 75% of the time; and visual strain for more than 50% of the time.
Physical activities include listening, sitting, standing, stooping, walking, observing, grasping, pushing, pulling, and keyboarding.
Use standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and smartphone.
Regular hours are Monday through Friday; occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Human Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, or Business Management.
HR certification.
Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

Act as a backup to the Director of Human Resources, providing support and direction to employees, managers, and team members when necessary.
Measure and track HR metrics and provide detailed analysis of their impact on business operations.
Explore, communicate, and implement process improvement ideas and plans to enhance HR effectiveness.
Serve as a liaison between employees and management to communicate and enforce HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and governmental regulations.
Support fellow HR team members and strengthen a collaborative approach toward shared goals and vision.
Provide customer service to employees and managers, addressing questions, concerns, and suggestions accurately and promptly.
Help create, implement, and maintain the Employee Engagement Program, including providing direction and assistance to the Engagement Committee, engagement surveys, and activities and events.
Influence employee engagement and morale, and recognize and address patterns or trends that may negatively affect them.
Generate routine and ad hoc reports from employee relations systems.
Assist with day-to-day transactional processes in recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, benefits, and performance management.
Maintain discretion and properly handle highly sensitive data.
Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHAS 18001 certification requirements.
Help maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.