181 - Administration - Senior HR Generalist

Dayton-Phoenix Group, Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton-Phoenix Group, Inc. in West Lafayette, IN, seeks an experienced HR professional to support the HR function at the WL facility. You will collaborate with Dayton HR and WL Leadership to maintain an employee experience aligned with the company’s purpose and values.

The role focuses on employee relations, compliance with federal/state/local laws, payroll coordination, training, and reporting while ensuring timely and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated attention to detail and timely task completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication with all levels of staff.
• Experience handling employee relations and policy guidance.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and compliance basics.
• Ability to protect confidentiality with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Dayton HR and WL Leadership to uphold company values.
• Provide in-person availability for third shift employees twice weekly.
• Answer questions on policies, procedures, and programs including benefits.
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment laws; advise on changes.
• Oversee HR reporting for corporate and government requirements.
• Conduct internal investigations and participate in hearings as needed.
• Advise management on appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Coordinate recruiting, interviewing, testing, and hiring processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Employee relations

Policy knowledge

Payroll oversight

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred

10 years HR experience

SHRM certification a plus

Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary

Support the HR function for DPG’s West Lafayette facility. Collaborates with Dayton HR and WL Leadership Team on a regular basis to develop and maintain an employee experience consistent with the Company’s purpose and values.

Job Functions

• Establish regular communication with Dayton HR to ensure timely exchange of information and to maintain consistency in Company philosophy.
• Establish at least two days per week, on a consistent and recurring schedule, as days for in-person availability for third shift employees.
• Serve as a liaison between management and employees by answering employee questions about policies, procedures and programs (including benefits) and helping resolve work-related issues and concerns.
• Monitor Federal, State and Local employment laws and regulations, advise management of any changes.
• Responsible for all Human Resources reporting requirements, both Corporate and government-required.
• Conduct internal investigations as needed and participate in personnel-related hearings and external investigations as needed.
• Advise management as to appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Work with the Dayton HR & WL Leadership Team to determine appropriate pay levels and pay increases.
• Manage the process for recruiting, interviewing, testing and hiring of employees to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Manage the end of employment process for both voluntary and involuntary terminations, ensuring all appropriate documentation is completed, including employee separation notices and exit interviews, when appropriate.
• Maintain all employee files, including personnel, payroll, medical, benefits, and Workers Compensation files.
• Coordinate and conduct HR-related training and manage training records.
• Manage the production floor performance management process, working with the WL Leadership Team to develop effective performance management tools.
• Responsible for ensuring that time sheets are approved and submitted to Payroll in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Safety to ensure complete investigations of all accidents and injuries, accurate and full completion of all necessary paperwork, and compliance with all recordkeeping requirements.
• Take part in the Employee Activities Committee to ensure sufficient membership level and proper planning and execution of events.
• Ensure regular and up-to-date communication with employees about Company news, updates and events through Newsletter, break area scrolling, and other audio/visual means.
• Prepare annual Human Resources Department operations budget.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Specifications Required

• Pay close attention to detail.
• Respond to employee inquiries and complete work tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
• Connect to employees in all positions on a personal level while maintaining a professional demeanor with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate genuine interest in all employees and address all questions and concerns in a courteous, professional manner.
• Express oral and written ideas clearly; listen well; prepare organized and appropriate written communications.
• Ensure all communications are distributed to all employees in an understandable and accessible format.
• Review information and provide recommendations in an unbiased manner.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Take initiative for self-development and professional growth.
• Demonstrate an intermediate level of competence using a variety of computer software.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive Human Resources experience required.
• SHRM Certification a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

Disclaimer

Please note whether you can perform the functions of this job with or without accommodations. This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Personal Protective Equipment Required (when on the factory floor)

• Eye protection (ANSI approved safety glasses).
• Steel-toe shoes.
• Hearing (ear) protection (occasionally).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands or arms, talk, hear, and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.
• The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is regularly performed in an office setting where the noise level is usually quiet.
• Work is frequently performed in the production area where the employee may be exposed to moving parts, forklift traffic, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in this environment is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dayton-Phoenix Group, Inc. (DPG) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DPG complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.