Senior Human Resources Generalist

Georgfischer; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgfischer, located in Shawnee, OK, seeks an HR professional to support the HR Director in daily operations across all HR functions. The role emphasizes strategic thinking and problem-solving to enhance HR performance and regulatory compliance.

The position involves collaborating with employees and managers, managing HR metrics, and driving engagement initiatives while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience
• Bachelor’s/degree preferred in HR or related field
• HR Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Back up to the HR Director and provide support to employees, managers and team members as needed
• Measure and analyze HR metrics and explain their impact on operations
• Identify and implement HR process improvements
• Serve as liaison between employees and management to communicate policies and regulations
• Support Employee Engagement programs and activities
• Generate routine and ad hoc reports from HR systems
• Assist with day-to-day transactional HR processes (recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, benefits, performance management)
• Maintain discretion with highly sensitive data
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OSHAS 18001 requirements
• Contribute to a safe working environment for all employees

Skills

MS Office

Strategic thinking

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Integrity & confidentiality

Knowledge of employment laws

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in HR/Business Administration

HR Certification preferred

Job description

Summary:

Works closely with the Director, Human Resources providing advanced support in all functions within the HR department utilizing strategic thinking and a problem-solving approach on a daily basis.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Acts as a back-up to the Director, Human Resources providing support and direction to employees, managers and team members when necessary
• Measures and tracks HR metrics and provides a detailed analysis explaining the overall impact these metrics have on the operations of the business
• Actively explores, communicates, and implements process improvement ideas and plans to enhance the effectiveness of the HR function
• Acts as a liaison between employees and management to communicate and enforce various HR policies, procedures, laws, standards and governmental regulations
• Acts as an integral part of the HR team providing assistance to fellow HR team members and strengthening the team approach toward a common goal and vision.
• Provides excellent customer service to all employees and managers ensuring employee questions, concerns, and suggestions are addressed accurately and timely.
• Has an active role in creating, implementing and maintaining the Employee Engagement Program, providing direction and assistance in relation to the Engagement Committee, Engagement Surveys, and Engagement Activities and Events.
• Responsible for positively influencing employee engagement and morale and recognizing and correcting patterns or trends that may have a negative effect
• Generate routine and ad hoc reports from various employee relations systems
• Assist with day-to-day transactional processes to enhance the HR teams overall performance in recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, benefits and performance management.
• Maintain discretion and ensure proper handling while dealing with highly sensitive data
• Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHAS 18001 certification requirements
• Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software; expert level knowledge preferred
• Ability to approach concepts with a strategic and insightful mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Degree preferred in Human Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration or Business Management
• 7+ years of experience in the HR field or related area
• HR Certification preferred

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production areas
• Primary work in a climate-controlled office environment
• Eye/Hand coordination for more than 50% of the time
• Sitting at least 75% of the time
• Visual strain for more than 50% of the time
• Listening, sitting, standing, stooping, walking, observing, grasping, pushing, pulling, and keyboarding
• Operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computer, photocopier and smartphone

Regular office hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand