Georg Fischer

Your tasks

Summary:

The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including specialized administrative tasks, hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

This position requires maintaining excellent communication and a positive relationship with salaried and hourly employees to promote employee satisfaction. The Human Resources Generalist will work as an Employee Advocate to foster effective employee relationships and boost employee morale. This position requires the ability to handle information and documents in a professional and confidential manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and other required and compliance training.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring to complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field or related field with 5+ year's industry experience or minimum 2 years Human Resources/related field coursework.
• At least one year of human resource management experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of employment law.
• PHR or SHRM-CP, a plus.
• Bi-lingual Spanish, a plus.

Benefits

Clear vision and purpose

"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work.

Sustainability and innovation focus

We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.

Excellent learning tools

At GF we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.

Great career opportunities

GF as a global acting company provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career.

Health care

GF offers a comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan including, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401k with generous company match.

Paid holidays

Paid time off include 12 paid days of company holidays.

Sport activities

We support the purchase of a fitness membership from the center of your choice with a subsidy.

Work perks discount

The discount program includes many different goods and services including appliances, electronics, theme parks, movies and more.