Location: Plymouth - 46201
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Human Resources
Hiring Manager: Lawanda Russell
Recruiter: Allison Schock

Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria:
1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service
2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Position Summary

The Sr. HR Generalist provides Human Resources leadership to the facility as the primary HR support. The Sr. HR Generalist is responsible for the effective implementation and monitoring of all phases of Human Resources programs, policies and procedures, included but not limited to compensation, benefits, payroll, recruiting and onboarding, organizational development, training and the maintenance of personnel records reporting to the Regional Human Resources Manager.

The Sr. HR Generalist will directly support payroll and PTO tracking, recruiting and placement, onboarding and off-boarding, and tracking and facilitating training and development initiatives. Additional duties include answering questions, working with employees through HR system issues, specific projects as assigned, and other duties as assigned. Sr. HR Generalist is expected to fulfill responsibilities in compliance with EEO and Affirmative Action issues, federal and local labor laws and regulations.

This person has the authority to recommend human resource policies and procedures; hire and terminate employees; to counsel employees; and recommend organizational strategies to senior management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Directs and administers comprehensive employee program to include full-cycle recruiting and placement, onboarding and off-boarding, benefits explanation/open enrollment, payroll and vacation/sick tracking, and training and development programs.
Works in partnership with the leadership with respect to training and development, including tracking and adherence to goals
Interprets and explains organization’s policies and procedures
Represents HR in staff meetings to report out and update Leadership on HR initiatives.
Remains current on changes within the legal, regulatory, economic, competitive, and technology environments, which may affect the human resource function. Ensures human resource materials are in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
Planning and coordinating employee events and recognition
In coordination with corporate benefits’ team, lead and administer the annual open enrollment programs.
Assists employees with questions and/or concerns relating to insurance plan benefits.
Preparation for and response to any and all annual audits.
Preparation, processing, and delivery of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls and responding to payroll-related inquiries. Communication with payroll processors to resolve payroll questions and/or changes.
Tracking of PTO
Creation and update of job descriptions.
Scheduling and participating in interviews.
Conducting new employee orientations and onboarding process.
Input of information into HRIS Software and maintenance of HR spreadsheets.
Filing of information/forms in personnel files.
Tracking of performance reviews.
All other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources preferred, or a minimum of 5 years progressive HR experience
Working knowledge and experience in a Generalist role with a variety of HR issues including, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, benefits, training and development.
Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws pertaining to legal relations/employment law. Knowledge of current human resource practices and methods.
Intermediate to advanced PC skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and other applicable software, with the ability to learn and adapt to new computer software within 90 days.
Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Judgment - exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
Fosters quality focus in others; continually works to improve skills.
Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret governmental regulations; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Diversity - demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respects and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes harassment-free environment; builds diverse workforce.
Able to work 40+ hours per week.
Able to travel <5% to Cleveland HQ for meetings

Qualifications Desired

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: Ability to sit for 3-4 hours at a time, ability to operate standard PC, ability to perform repetitive hand and finger motions, must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel between locations, and ability to handle stress associated with position.
Work environment: Work is sedentary with frequent periods of walking through the facility. Some traveling may be required to recruit candidates outside of Colorado and to facilitate the HR function at Ohio locations. Hours may be irregular in order to meet the needs of staff members who work non-traditional hours.

General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies while employed.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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