Senior Human Resources Generalist, U.S. Opera
5 days ago
Cleveland
Job Description SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST, US OPERATIONS The Senior HR Generalist, U.S. Operations will support a fast-paced global manufacturing organization by managing a broad range of human resources activities across the U.S. business. This role serves as a key HR partner to employees and leaders, helping drive a positive workplace culture, consistent HR practices, and effective day-to-day HR operations bringing strong HR fundamentals, sound judgment, a high level of ownership, and the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization. This position is hands-on, and execution focused. Key ResponsibilitiesCulture and Employee Engagement • Champion the company’s vision, mission, core values, and expected behaviors in all aspects of HR., • Support initiatives that promote a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture., • Partner with leaders and employees to improve engagement, communication, and employee experience., • Assist with employee recognition programs and other culture-building initiatives.Recruitment and Onboarding, • Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment for U.S.-based positions, including workforce planning support, job postings, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, candidate screening, and offer support., • Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and support effective hiring decisions., • Coordinate and conduct new hire orientation to ensure a smooth and professional onboarding experience., • Support onboarding process improvements to help new employees integrate successfully into the organization.Employee Relations, • Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues., • Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, workplace expectations, and employee relations matters., • Assist with employee relations investigations, documentation, and recommended corrective actions when appropriate., • Help resolve workplace concerns in a fair, consistent, and professional manner., • Escalate complex or sensitive matters to leadership as appropriate.HR Administration and HRIS, • Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS system and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements., • Support employee data changes, reporting, personnel files, and HR documentation., • Assist with payroll-related inquiries and coordinate with payroll resources as needed., • Support time off, leave management, benefits administration, and employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and HR processes., • Help improve HR workflows, documentation, and administrative processes.Benefits and Leave Support, • Assist with administration of employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored benefits., • Support open enrollment activities, employee communications, and benefit-related questions., • Assist with leave of absence administration, including documentation, employee communication, and coordination with applicable parties., • Ensure benefits and leave processes are handled accurately, confidentially, and consistently.Compliance and Policy Management, • Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and HR regulations., • Assist with updating, communicating, and implementing HR policies, procedures, and best practices., • Help ensure consistent application of company policies across the U.S. organization., • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism., • Support compliance-related reporting, documentation, and audits as needed.Training and Development, • Assist in identifying training needs across the organization., • Coordinate internal and external training programs as needed., • Support performance review processes, employee development initiatives, and career development planning., • Partner with managers to help reinforce accountability, communication, and employee development practices.HR Projects and Process Improvement, • Support HR projects and initiatives, including employee engagement surveys, onboarding and offboarding improvements, HRIS enhancements, and process standardization., • Collaborate with HR and business leaders to implement HR strategies that align with company objectives., • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, reduce manual work, and strengthen the employee experience., • Provide HR reporting and analysis as needed to support decision-making. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred., • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or operational environment., • Strong working knowledge of HR principles, employee relations, employment law, and HR best practices., • SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred., • Experience with HRIS systems required, ADP Workforce Now experience preferred., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint., • Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, payroll coordination, compliance, and HR administration., • Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization., • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills., • High level of ownership, structure, follow-through, and attention to detail., • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion., • Hands-on mentality with the ability to balance strategic thinking and day-to-day execution., • German language skills are a plus but not required.Key Competencies, • Strong employee relations judgment, • High integrity and confidentiality, • Clear and professional communication, • Practical problem-solving, • Strong organizational skills, • Ability to build trust across the organization, • Hands-on execution and follow-through, • Process improvement mindset, • Manufacturing or operational HR orientation, • Ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs Physical Requirements: Stand [25%], Sit [75%] Lift [25lbs], Walk, Talk, Bend, Stoop, Reach, and Finger/Hand dexterity. System Seals is an EOE and offers a drug free work environment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
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