HR Generalist I (Talent Acquisition)

at  Smith Wesson Brands Inc

HR Generalist
Location: In-office/Non-remote in Maryville, TN
Position Overview:
The HR Generalist role supports all of Human Resources, including the areas of Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Employee Relations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or Psychology preferred
• 0-2 years Recruiting experience preferred
• Minimum of 1-year administration and/or customer service experience is required
• Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR or SPHR) is preferred, not required
• Experience with ADP Vantage and ADP Recruiting Management preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required

Competencies and Skills:

• Highly motivated to perform
• Strong team player that takes the initiative to collaborate within HR team and the business to drive results with focus on continuous improvement and ability to drive an outstanding signature candidate experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• Demonstrated ability to be empathetic; specifically, as it relates to the candidate experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Types accurately
• Ability and desire to learn and implement new ideas

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The role encompasses many facets of Human Resources. The accountabilities may include, but are not limited to the items noted below, and other activities as assigned.

TALENT ACQUISITION

• Take proactive steps to ensure candidates have a great experience as part of the recruiting and hiring process
• Track candidates throughout the life cycle of the recruiting and hiring process with the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Process candidate expenses and ensuring compliance to travel guidelines
• Support and assist in executing the development of local and national recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources, as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas including, but not limited to social media and employment branding
• Maintain updates and data integrity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Manage the full life-cycle recruiting and administration process of converting temporary staffing agency employees to full time as well as seniority selection-based positions
• Arrange face to face interview arrangements and logistics between candidates and recruiters, managers, and interview teams
• Use excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills to research, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to candidate inquiries and other similar projects assigned by the Talent Acquisition team
• Attract applicants by placing job advertisements both online and by creating physical paper job postings and posting them
• Coordinate administrative details on behalf of Talent Acquisition to other business units within the organization
• Participate in campus recruiting efforts when necessary
• Manage the internal job posting process (physical paper postings and postings on Bright Author)
• Manage new hire orientation materials including complimentary product bags
• Manage job descriptions in the Recruitment Management database
• Regularly follow up with the respective hiring managers and candidates to ensure timeliness of recruitment process and maximize effectiveness of recruitment process
• Actively participate in all recruiting related activities and engage in cross functional projects

TALENT ACQUISITION

• Take proactive steps to ensure candidates have a great experience as part of the recruiting and hiring process
• Track candidates throughout the life cycle of the recruiting and hiring process with the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Process candidate expenses and ensuring compliance to travel guidelines
• Support and assist in executing the development of local and national recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources, as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas including, but not limited to social media and employment branding
• Maintain updates and data integrity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Manage the full life-cycle recruiting and administration process of converting temporary staffing agency employees to full time as well as seniority selection-based positions
• Arrange face to face interview arrangements and logistics between candidates and recruiters, managers, and interview teams
• Use excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills to research, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to candidate inquiries and other similar projects assigned by the Talent Acquisition team
• Attract applicants by placing job advertisements both online and by creating physical paper job postings and posting them
• Coordinate administrative details on behalf of Talent Acquisition to other business units within the organization
• Participate in campus recruiting efforts when necessary
• Manage the internal job posting process (physical paper postings and postings on Bright Author)
• Manage new hire orientation materials including complimentary product bags
• Manage job descriptions in the Recruitment Management database
• Regularly follow up with the respective hiring managers and candidates to ensure timeliness of recruitment process and maximize effectiveness of recruitment process
• Actively participate in all recruiting related activities and engage in cross functional projects
  NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Works in an office environment.
• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:
Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
Revised:
12.19.2023

Please refer the Job description for details