Velcro

It’s a great time to join Velcro Companies!

This role is a 4 Month Temporary Assignment and requires a full-time presence onsite during this time.

Job Objective: The HR Generalist is a hands-on role, responsible for providing guidance and practical support to managers and employees. This position focuses on fostering a deep understanding and effective application of HR tools and resources to enhance employee performance, boost engagement, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Partner with employees and managers to create a positive and productive work environment, supporting daily activities on the Manchester, NH campus.
• Collaborate with centers for excellence (COEs), and BHR roles to implement needed HR solutions in support of business objectives.
• Support identified business challenges by working with the HR Manager and site management to implement solutions to best resolve challenges and drive alignment to business goals.
• Ensure policies and procedures are well understood and adhered to by all employees.
• Act as liaison and advocate for employees to management. Foster positive working relationships and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with business leaders, HR team, and staff to apply operational best practices that emphasize quality, organizational, effectiveness, employee engagement, and the continued development of an exceptional workplace.
• Help drive organizational talent initiative, focusing on recruiting, retaining, developing, and training staff.
• In collaboration with HR Manager, resolve employee relations issues in a balanced, fair, and objective manner, using appropriate counseling, investigative, intervention and mediation techniques.
• Participate in, facilitate, and/or manage HR activities and special projects as assigned.
• Stay informed of changes in employment laws and regulations, HR trends, and best practices.
• Participate in preparation of data for government reporting and regulatory compliance requirements including Equal Employment Opportunity, Vets-100, Affirmative Action Plans, etc.
• Work jointly with safety and/or benefits personnel regarding leaves of absence, worker’s compensation, and work restrictions and accommodations to ensure compliance and consideration to company policies, procedures, federal and state laws.
• Travel to Somersworth NH location as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned or required for the performance of this position.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of recent HR Generalist experience, supporting manufacturing and/or operations within their organization.
• Experience working with various HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems, and other HR systems including Workday HCM and Recruiting.
• Exceptional Excel, Word, and Outlook Skills
• Ability to manage competing demands while being extremely adaptable and flexible; must be organized and able to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Strong working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines including talent management, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, employment law, compliance, and compensation.
• Strong relationship development skills resulting in long-term mutually beneficial relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgement, and ability to effectively influence decision-making in the areas of talent assessment, change management, organizational development, performance management, talent acquisition, and employee relations.
• Strong organization, planning, and project management skills; ability to prioritize tasks to meet requirements and time sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and team-based project experience.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

PERKS OF BEING PART OF OUR TEAM:

At Velcro USA Inc., we truly value our employees. We strive to support each and every employee by providing a safe and healthy work environment, challenging and rewarding careers, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Velcro USA Inc. offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off designed to meet the needs of our workforce. Advancement and growth opportunities are offered and encouraged to all employees.

Health and Welfare Benefits:

Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting

Time-Off Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

13 Paid Company Holidays

Other Benefits and Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Financial Wellness Benefit – Smart Dollar®

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.