HR Generalist

Ellwood National Forge Company; Irvine (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellwood National Forge Company seeks an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support payroll, benefits, compliance and employee relations. The role requires collaboration with managers and travel to Warren and Corry plants as needed.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, strong communication, and handling multiple HR programs while maintaining company policies and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Four-year BS degree in Human Resources or related field or 5 years HR experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and assist in new employee relations programs and policies.
• Recruit, interview, and hire qualified applicants in collaboration with managers.
• Conduct new hire orientation with Safety and Training teams.
• Assist in maintaining legal compliance at all levels.
• Perform payroll processing and policy support to supervisors and staff.
• Manage PTO, FMLA/STD/LTD and absence tracking.
• Plan Wellness Fairs, drug testing and ENF events.
• Maintain confidential HR records using HRIS and other tools.
• Address benefits issues and track enrollment data with providers.
• Stay current on HR trends, regulations and employment law.
• Interact with team members and escalate sensitive matters as needed.
• Order and support branded gifts/apparel for team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

MS Office

HR collaboration

Education

BS in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

There is an opening for a Human Resources Generalist for Ellwood National Forge (ENF) in Irvine, PA, however, scope of work and assignments do include support and travel to the Warren/Corry plants. This exempt salary position reports to Andrew Murphy, HR Manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to those detailed below:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and assist in new employee relation programs, policies and procedures in support of team morale and company philosophies.
• 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.
• Conduct new hire orientation for all new team members along with Safety and Training leads.
• Assists the Human Resources Manager in maintaining legal compliance at all levels.
• Perform payroll processing responsibilities to include detailed policy support to supervisors and team members.
• Responsible for maintaining Paid Time Off, FMLA/STD/LTD programs and absence tracking.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes Wellness Fairs, Random Drug Testing, and other ENF events.
• Maintains all confidential HR records using an HRIS system and other Human Resource tools.
• Address benefit and claims issues, track enrollment data, and maintain files with benefit providers as needed. Perform legal reporting requirements associated with those benefits.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Must interact with team members on a personal basis, resolve those topics or refer complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Order and support branded gifts/apparel for team members company store.
• Uphold company policy through dedicated individual behavior to those policies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time to support the business needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year BS Degree in Human Resources or related field, or a minimum of 5 years work experience in a Human Resources role.

• Excellent computer skills with ability to use all Microsoft Office products, HRIS experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at the highest level.
• Demonstrate company policy through individual behaviors.
• Regional travel required.

Education

Bachelors of Human Resources (preferred)

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