HR Generalist

Axelon Services Corporation; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An HR services provider is seeking an HR professional in Erie, PA. The role involves supporting HR operations, overseeing leave administration, and managing grievance procedures. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant HR experience, and strong skills in Microsoft Office. Preferred skills include experience in a union environment and familiarity with HRIS systems. This position is on-site and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of progressive work experience in an office setting.
• Internship in Human Resources needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Employment Leader in HR operations.
• Oversee leave administration for production workers.
• Provide counsel regarding contractual issues and policies.
• Assist with employee investigations and conflict resolution.
• Support HR Leaders with grievance procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a credited university

Tools

Workday (HRIS)

Workforce Management (timekeeping)

Job description

Shift: Mon - Fri 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM [Lunch: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM]

Location: Onsite in Erie, PA

Responsibilities

• Support the site Employment Leader in performing day-to-day tactical HR operations, including facilitating team member internal movement, external postings, offer letters, data changes, shift and job transfers, and new employee orientation
• Oversee and track leave administration for hourly production workers, including STD/LTD, FMLA, personal leaves, and employee absences that impact operations
• Provide counsel regarding contractual issues, policies, and procedures to establish best practices for the site
• Assist with employee investigations, conflict resolution, and administering discipline to ensure ongoing continuity of daily operations
• Support the site HR Leaders with the administration of grievance procedures and issues arising from collective bargaining agreements disputes
• Gather HR metrics from various sources, including Workday (HRIS), WorkForce Management (payroll), and recruiting and leave tracking portals for data-driven decision-making
• Manage and gather content for HR meetings, site communications, and overall organization of the department to streamline team effectiveness
• Provide advice and counsel to management and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, procedures, and practices
• Respond to employee questions/concerns regarding related HR issues
• Assist the operations team regarding hourly and exempt performance management; provide insight and best practices on performance improvement methods to drive accountability
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with union leadership
• Administer and support all company HR policies and initiatives within the constituent plants
• Be responsible for the administration of grievance procedures, contract administration with constituent unions, and administration of collective bargaining agreements
• Perform any other additional duties to support the efficiency and effectiveness of the department

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a credited university
• Internship in Human Resources
• 3 years of progressive work experience in an office setting
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a union environment
• Background working in Human Resources
• Prior experience with Workforce Management (timekeeping) and Workday (HRIS)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills