Human Resources Generalist
Date: Jan 14, 2025
Location: Sherrill, NY, US
Company: Briggs & Stratton
Position Description
As the Human Resources Generalist, your role will be to provide Human Resources support to one or more group(s) of employees.
You will do this by:
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Serving as the primary resource for employees and managers related to one or more functional HR areas; develops reports and analyses as required; recommends action within HR and/or to employees and managers; provides proactive resolution of employee concerns and problems with the goal of future problem prevention.
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Researching, analyzing and developing recommendations for continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures or programs to deliver innovative solutions to meet needs: assists in the implementation of new or revised policies and procedures.
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Delivering written communications and presentations to communicate concepts related to one or more functional HR areas for diverse audiences of employees; develops and conducts training and presentations.
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Managing the recruitment efforts for hourly, exempt and nonexempt employees, students and temporary employees; may conduct new-employee orientations.
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Proactively partnering with managers to identify and develop talent within the assigned business; coach employees and managers, as necessary, in the individual performance and development process to achieve career goals.
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Partnering with business to manage employee relations issues such as Performance Improvement Plans, investigations, disciplinary measures, etc.
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Working with managers and the Compensation team to ensure total compensation for the business is competitive. Identify, facilitate, and resolve compensation and benefits issues quickly.
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Supporting outsourced processes, such as, FMLA/LOA and Workers Compensation providing feedback when issues arise along with solutions.
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Maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
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Performing other duties as assigned, which may include leading projects of varying scale or scope.
You are the type of person who is/has:
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of human resources functions and a specific function within HR
- Strong organization and time management/project management skills necessary to prioritize and manage multiple, complex projects, potentially with conflicting priorities; ability to react quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Good communication skills to facilitate work with diverse groups of employees
- Demonstrated skills in employee relations with good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and use sound judgment in decision making
- Solid computer skills
- Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.
Compensation: $70,000-83,000
Education
Experience Requirements
- Minimum three years related professional, progressive experience in human resources setting; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.
Nearest Major Market: Utica
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