Human Resources Generalist
Wabtec
- Fort Worth, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 2-4 years professional work experience in the Human Resources function with responsibilities in HR coordination, recruiting and/or front-line employee support
- High level of proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, i.e., Excel, PPT, Word
- Passionate, employee advocate who wants to make a difference in the organization by helping employees succeed
- Approachable and responsive resource able to connect with employees at all levels with a strong customer service focus
- Clear thinking/problem solving: successfully led cross functional projects/process improvement, strong analytical skills
- Confidence / Assertiveness: strong influencing skills across functions; confidence to approach employees and managers with difficult messages and defend position; equally, confidence to advocate strongly for employees
- Supportive team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment; ability to diffuse a tense situation
- Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality
- Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement
- Outstanding coaching and interpersonal skills; able to energize, empower and inspire
- An impact player with proven ability to drive change in an effective and participative manner
- Understanding of HR concepts and principles with expertise in a specialty area such as staffing, analytics, facilitation, etc.
- Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment
- Sound knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements
- Detailed-oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to provide feedback and address employee issues in a positive manner
- Understanding of LEAN concepts
- "Walking the floor," being available for employee & manager needs
- Provide dedicated guidance and coaching to multiple managers and employees with specific focus on employee advocacy/engagement, conflict resolution, HR fundamentals and process training, employee relations management, performance management, career development, talent assessment, acquisition and retention and workplace investigations as appropriate
- Provide employees and managers with an available first point of contact for questions and guidance on fundamental HR topics and issues; escalates concerns beyond their scope; navigates employees and manager to HR Services when it is the more appropriate resource
- Partner with team of HR Managers to drive supply chain related projects and initiatives
- Ensure that all employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated and resolved
- Provide advice and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, performance management/discipline, procedures and practices at 100% compliance to promote an ethical and compliant work environment
- Lead key HR processes including supervisor training, staffing selection processes and employee development, etc.
- Conduct HR training and support for functional processes like New Employee Orientation, New Manager Assimilation, Benefits Open Enrollment, etc.
- Manage HR programs such as Disability, Worker's Compensation, FMLA
- Assist with other HR special projects or initiatives as needed
- Maintain and protect confidential data with utmost scrutiny, judgment, and care
- Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE
- Walking, climbing, stooping, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands-on process