Human Resources Generalist (Bilingual)

American Air Filter International; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Air Filter International is looking for a Human Resources professional to provide comprehensive HR services, including employee relations, recruiting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business and a minimum of five years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.

This role offers the opportunity to oversee important HR programs, utilize HR software for timekeeping, and act as the main contact for employee-related issues. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Human Resources role, with manufacturing background preferred.
• Understanding of employment law and compensation/benefits programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA, Payroll, EEO, AA, and Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR programs in payroll, recruiting, performance management, and compliance.
• Utilize HR software for time and attendance administration.
• Act as primary contact for HR issues and resolve employee concerns.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of Human Resources law

Ability to work with accuracy and efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business

Tools

Human Resources and Timekeeping software

Job description

Description

AAF International offers the most comprehensive clean air solutions available across the globe. Selling under the American Air Filter® and the AAF International® brand names, AAF International has been an industry pioneer since 1921 with manufacturing operations in 22 countries with over 6000 employees globally. Our products are the industry benchmarks for quality and performance. Our applications include commercial, industrial and residential solutions from the filters used in your home to the most critical cleanroom and power generation applications.

We are a member of the Daikin Group, the world's largest air conditioning provider with $30 billion in revenue and over 75,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1924, Daikin has grown into a diversified industrial manufacturing company offering solutions in clean, air, air conditioning, refrigeration, chemicals, oil hydraulics, defense systems and electronics.

Our culture of continuous improvement, safety, and world class operations is driven by our people-centered management philosophy. This philosophy is built around mutual selection: that while AAF seeks top talent people to join and deliver on our team, we also want each team member to receive job satisfaction, growth & development, and continued happiness in being a long-term member of the AAF family. This is fueled by our belief in treating our people, our supply partners, our customers and our environment with the trust and respect we each require, and our passion to give back to our community for our success.

AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics.

Position Objective

Provides services and support in multiple functional areas of Human Resources. Responsibility for Time and Attendance Administration, employee relations activities, recruitment, and record retention. May support operating units by implementing Human Resources programs and solving performance problems.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the implementation and administration of HR programs in areas such as payroll, recruiting and staffing, performance management, employee training and development, compensation, benefits, records management, safety and health, succession planning, and compliance.
• Utilizes Human Resources and Timekeeping software for time and attendance administration, and closes period ending payroll in coordination with the Corporate Payroll department.
• Make enhancements and facilitate meetings for training, onboarding, and exit interviews, and explain relevant compensation/benefit programs to new hires or existing employees.
• Oversee supervisor and employee performance through problem identification and clarification, policy interpretation, solution evaluation and implementation, and coaching and counseling.
• Act as the primary contact for employees and managers to address HR issues and concerns while fostering good working relationships and credibility.
• Coordinate employee development plans and performance management.
• Manage HRIS and reporting metrics.
• Assist with Recruitment, selection and on-boarding of new employees.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of HR information to corporate HR systems, including new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.

Position Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, etc.;
2. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Human Resources role, with manufacturing background preferred;
3. Knowledge of Human Resources law, including OSHA, Payroll, EEO, AA and Benefits;
4. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred;
5. Understanding of employment law;
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
7. Requires knowledge of compensation and benefits programs;
8. Ability to work with accuracy and efficiency to maintain employee records.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.