HR Generalist

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Richardson, Texas seeks an HR Generalist to act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to management and employees. This role involves supporting talent management, employee relations, and organizational development while aligning with company objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources, along with a SHRM or HRCI certification. Strong experience in HRIS systems and knowledge of labor laws are also required, ensuring the delivery of key HR initiatives successfully.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as an HR Generalist or HRBP.
• HR management experience in multinational companies is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of government regulations and extensive knowledge of labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations.
• Promote and guide the performance management program.
• Conduct internal investigations into employee misconduct.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

HRIS systems

Labor laws knowledge

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources

SHRM or HRCI certification

Tools

ADP

Excel

Microsoft Project

Google Suite

Job description

HR Generalist

Summary

We are looking for a strategic and hands‑on Human Resources Business Partner to support a dedicated team of over 100 professional employees. This role is crucial for our site’s success, acting as a trusted advisor to management and employees alike. As the HR Business Partner, you’ll provide expert guidance and support on all people‑related matters. This includes talent management, employee relations, compensation, and organizational development, all while ensuring alignment with the company’s objectives and driving key HR initiatives to help our teams thrive.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, providing consultation and support to management and employees.
• Act as a strategic partner to the site’s management team, providing advice, counsel, and direction on business issues that impact employees and organizational effectiveness. You will also provide coaching to managers and supervisors on performance development and corrective action.
• Promote and guide the performance management program.
• Ensure consistent application of all company policies and procedures related to recruitment, compensation & benefits, rewards and recognition, and talent development. You will also manage the rollout of corporate HR programs, such as compensation and benefits policies, performance management & development, and employee surveys.
• Conduct internal investigations into employee misconduct, including gathering evidence, interviewing involved parties, and consulting with legal counsel. You’ll make recommendations and thoroughly document your findings.
• Partner with leadership to implement organizational changes. You’ll also conduct ongoing assessments of skill competencies, knowledge, and talent needs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to manage end‑to‑end recruitment activities within the region, including full‑cycle hiring support and maintenance of recruitment channels.
• Conduct new hire orientation and new hire first day paperwork (including I‑9 administration).
• Acts as the first point of contact for business partners, managers, and employees seeking advice and counsel on all workforce matters.
• Ensures compliance to corporate policies, governmental regulations, and laws.
• Keeps abreast of legislative decisions, changes in federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to limit legal exposure and liability.
• Acts as an ambassador of corporate culture, assisting HQ in implementing cultural initiatives and team‑building activities to strengthen team cohesion.

Strong integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality and apply absolute discretion to all matters, given the management of highly sensitive information.

Proven ability to act as a team player in a collaborative environment.

Initiative and willingness to tackle new challenges.

Multitasking abilities are an absolute must.

A keen attention to detail.

In‑depth knowledge of government regulations and extensive knowledge of labor laws.

Experience with HRIS systems. ADP experience is a plus.

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.

Ability to evaluate multiple highly detailed tasks, determine priorities, and organize work in a manner that allows for the timely completion of projects.

Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and the Google Suite.

Ability to effectively organize and motivate team members with a diverse group of skill sets.

Ability to conduct a thorough, timely, and unbiased internal investigation and provide practical recommendations.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are generally performed in good working conditions.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, or a calculator) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience as an HR Generalist or HRBP.
• HR management experience in multinational companies is preferred.
• HRIS systems (e.g., ADP and SAP) will be a plus.

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources.
• Professional Designation: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or HR Certification Institute (HRCI) is required.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran, or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment: HR Generalist, Recruiting, Facilities, Employee Relations, HR, Human Resources, Operations