Senior HR Generalist

Bell Lumber & Pole Company; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Flexible spending account

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Bell Lumber & Pole Co. is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to deliver hands-on HR support for our southern operations in OK, AR, and LA, partnering with managers and employees to foster a positive, productive work environment aligned with our mission.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in HR, strong employment-law knowledge, and bilingual English/Spanish, with experience supporting multiple states in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources is required; 10+ years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law with employee relations experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on HR support for recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and policy administration.
• Partner with centralized HR on compensation, benefits, leaves, and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Employment law knowledge

Spanish bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field (preferred)

HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR) preferred

Job description

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Senior HR Generalist

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1286

The Senior HR Generalistwillprovide hands-on Human Resources support to our southern operations in Broken Bow, OK; De Queen, AR; and Gibsland, LA by partnering with managers and employees to foster a positive and productive work environment that supports our mission of radically loving and influencing lives. This role will serve as the primary local HR resource for recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and policy administration while partnering with the centralized HR team on compensation, benefits, leaves, and compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 5-10+ years of experience in Human Resources, strong knowledge of employment law with employee relations experience, and be bilingual in both English and Spanish.

Priorities will include the following:

• Building strong working relationships with employees and leaders through on-site presence
• Partnering with leaders on recruitment and retention initiatives (as well as staffing agencies if/when needed)
• Coordinating and delivering onboarding and offboarding
• Training and coaching leaders on policies, employee relations, performance management, and other Human Resources topics
• Effectively managing employee relations issues and promoting a respectful workplace
• Interpreting and administering company policies consistently
• Maintaining personnel files and documentation with focus on professionalism and confidentiality
• Assisting with compliance reporting, audits, and accurate data processing

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field is preferred.
  • HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR) is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Human Resources is required; 10+ years is preferred, specifically experience supporting multiple states in a manufacturing environment and expertise in employee relations.
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) is strongly preferred.

SKILLS BASED REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Graciousand helpfulpersonality
• Organized
• Adaptable
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR practices
• Comfortable working in an industrial, heavy manufacturing environment

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with match
• Flexible spending account
• Life Insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

SCHEDULE:

• 40+ hours per week
• Monday to Friday

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Bell Lumber & Pole Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and we fullycomply withall such applicable employment laws and regulations.If needed,accommodationmay be possible.

Company Overview

Over its 100+ year history, Bell Lumber & Pole Co., along with its family of businesses (Bell Timber Inc, Bell Structural Systems, Alamco Wood Products), has built an incredibly strong reputation for excellence and is one of the largest producers of high-quality renewable wood poles for utility companies throughout North America and abroad. Bell has become a key partner in the expansion of our power grid to empower the move toward sustainable energy use. Bell is also a leading manufacturer of carbon-positive mass timber architectural and structural beams for commercial and industrial applications. Bell Lumber & Pole is a mid-size employer in multiple locations throughout the US and Canada.

Since 1909, the Bell family has been committed to taking care of customers, the environment, and the communities in which we serve.Many positions arecreated to help us advance our commitment to sustainable practices byoptimizingour use of renewable materials while reducing the carbon footprint of our operations and that of our customer’s.

For the Bell family of companies, our mission statement is something that captures the heart of our employees at every level. We work hard so that the profit of the company is used : TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES . This mission is lived out internally through our values-driven workplace and externally through our passion for giving back and serving communities both near and far.