HR Generalist

Ellwood Group, Inc.; Irvine (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellwood National Forge ( ENF ) in Irvine, PA seeks an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support HR activities across Irvine, Warren, and Corry facilities. The role covers payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee relations with travel between locations as needed.

The position is exempt and reports to the HR Manager. A four-year degree in HR or related field is required, with strong skills in MS Office and HRIS preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year BS Degree in Human Resources or related field, or 5 years HR experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and assist in new employee relation programs, policies and procedures.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates hiring for open positions with managers.
• Conduct new hire orientation with Safety and Training leads.
• Assist HR Manager in maintaining legal compliance.
• Perform payroll processing responsibilities and provide policy support.
• Manage Paid Time Off, FMLA/STD/LTD and absence tracking.
• Coordinate Wellness Fairs, Random Drug Testing and ENF events.
• Maintain confidential HR records using HRIS and HR tools.
• Address benefits and claims issues and track enrollment data.
• Stay informed on trends and regulatory changes in HR and employment law.
• Interact with team members and address sensitive matters appropriately.
• Order and support branded gifts/apparel for team members.
• Uphold company policy through personal conduct.
• Support additional duties as needed to meet business needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Detail oriented

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Education

Four-year BS Degree in Human Resources or related field

Bachelor's degree 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/ females/veterans/individuals with disabilities /sexual orientation/gender identity.

Travel Required

Yes . Between the Irvine, Corry, and Warren facilities as business needs require.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Human Resources.

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