HR Generalist

Watts Water; Export (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts Water in Export, PA is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist to support all levels of our associate population. This onsite role partners with cross-functional teams to drive recruiting, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, employee engagement and special HR projects.

You will manage onboarding for new hires, assist with performance management and development plans, generate HR analytics, and uphold Watts values of integrity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, HR, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or similar setting.
• Ability to partner with all levels of the organization.
• Experience using HRIS for data management and metrics.
• Strong communication and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Support employee relations, job evaluation, compensation, benefits, training, and leave management.
• Collaborate with managers to understand staffing needs and recruit with Talent Acquisition.
• Conduct interviews and participate in candidate selection.
• Oversee onboarding and new hire integration.
• Generate HR reports and analytics (headcount, performance).
• Coach leaders on performance expectations and development.
• Lead HR projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

HR partnership

Employee relations

Performance management

Training & development

Employee engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or HR

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Scope of Position

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Generalist is a customer-centered role supporting all levels of associates at our Export, PA facility. The HR Generalist will partner with cross-functional teams across the business, and will be responsible for recruiting, employee relations, compensation processes, benefits, training, employee engagement and special HR projects. The HR Generalist will be an active member of the overall HR team and will provide support for all on-going HR projects and initiatives. You will foster a workplace culture that exceeds employee expectations and embraces a continuous improvement mindset.

This position is onsite Monday through Friday in Export, PA and reports to the HR Manager.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Provides support in compliance areas of human resources including but not limited to employee relations, job evaluation, compensation management, benefits administration, training, AA/EEO, leave management and ADA.
• Collaborate with managers to understand staffing needs while partnering with Talent Acquisition to facilitate recruitment efforts.
• Conduct interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and participate in the selection process.
• Participate in the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring partnership with managers for seamless integration by creating immersion plans, drafting new hire announcements, and completing other new hire tasks.
• Maintains a high level of visibility, accessibility, and interaction with client groups, including second shift.
• Partner with the HR Manager to support the performance management process, providing guidance to managers and employees on performance expectations and development opportunities.
• Assist in the implementation of individual development plans and performance improvement plans as needed.
• Partner with Talent team to identify formal learning opportunities for employees based on skill gaps and business needs.
• Generate HR reports and analytics such as headcount reports, performance reports and more.
• Coach and counsel employees, front line leaders and managers on employee relation matters, performance management and conflict resolution.
• Utilize an empathetic approach to understanding employee concerns, answer questions and help employees through organizational change.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints, providing recommendations for resolution. Partner with the HR Manager, HR Director and the legal team as appropriate for all ethics related issues.
• Partner with the Employee Spirit Committee and Watts Cares to coordinate various employee engagement and community activities.
• Participate in or lead HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned Company management.
• Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency).
• Travel Requirements: up to 5%

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, human resources or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience with 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution center or similar environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with all levels of the organization, driving communication and change management.
• Experience using HRIS systems for data management and data metrics to guide decisions.
• Ability to problem-solve and analyze situations to identify potential issues and propose solutions to mitigate risks.
• Drive employee relations, performance management and engagement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to train management skills and manager accountability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• An empathetic approach to understanding employee concerns.
• Outstanding verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Relationship management and demonstrated ability to establish trust and credibility with designated employee group(s).
• Maintains highest level of integrity, ethics and confidentiality, flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and projects.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to project manage within a larger