HR Generalist

at  Howmet Aerospace

Job Summary Provides consultation and services to internal customers on a variety of complex Human Resource issues. Actively works with customers to develop and implement Human Resource solutions to strategic business challenges. Proactively addresses major employee relations issues to foster a positive and productive work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; ideal degree would be in an HR related field or in business
• 3+ years of relevant Human Resources experience
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of management and employees
• Highly organized and detail oriented; excellent time management skills
• Ability to enter and/or update data in Human Resources Information Systems
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and a customer service mindset
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

• Primarily responsible for performing the day-to-day administrative generalist functions associated with administering corporate and local human resource policies and procedures.
• Perform full-cycle recruitment activities within established company guidelines to successfully fulfill recruitment needs for both hourly and salary workforce.
• Processes employee status changes such as promotions, salary adjustments, new hires and terminations. Tracks and prepares reports on employee status changes for the month, quarter and year.
• Assist with various onboarding activities: coordinating and delivering New Hire Orientation, data gathering after employees are hired, and helping to drive down overall turnover.
• Ensures that company assigned trainings are being completed in a timely manner.
• Assists with the preparation and completion of the annual Affirmative Action Plan.
• Knowledgeable in all areas of Human Resources, employment, employee policies and procedures, employee records, leave of absences, benefits, compensation and employee relations.
• Advises managers, supervisors and leads of policies and procedures, various state and federal regulations, salary-related issues and effective human resources practices in regards to employee issues.
• Investigates charges of alleged discrimination based on race, sex, age, religion, national origin, and physical/mental disabilities.
• Handles employee relations and provides feedback to employees and the leadership team.
• Initiates and coordinates various activities designed to promote and maintain a high level of employee morale.
• Maintains internal audit responsibilities/assignments.
• Partners with site Leadership Team regarding Company standards and procedures to achieve a zero-incident workplace.
• Maintains full compliance and conducts all activities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.