HR Generalist

Westfield, MA, US, 1085

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

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Onsite at the Westfield Manufacturing Plant

The Human Resources Representative partners with employees at all levels at the manufacturing plant to provide expertise and counseling for people issues affecting plant operations. Specifically, this role will provide HR business partnering to the Plant Manager and leadership team at the Westfield manufacturing plant. You will carry out all policies and procedures relating to personnel activity while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and guidelines including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the American Disability Act (ADA). The incumbent also drives change and improvement in bottom-line results and implements corporate organizational initiatives and programs with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy. As a member of the NA Human Resources Team the HR Representative reports to a HR Manager.

What You’ll Do:

Partner with plant manager and site leadership on workforce planning and recruitment strategies, maintain staffing documents, interview candidates, and develop staff.
Collaborate with managers on performance management.
Attend management meetings to understand or revise plant operations, determining ways to develop staff, reviewing any employee relations issues, and sharing organizational knowledge.
Drive Lean manufacturing programs and standard work to support continuous improvement within the HR function at the site.
Review Employee Engagement Survey results with managers to identify process improvements upon plant procedures.
Identify needs and secure management training in interviewing, selection, terminations, promotions, performance management, sexual harassment, or other areas as needed.
Maintain excellent, professional communication and a positive relationship with employees to promote employee satisfaction.
Implement and manage effective internal communications with the workforce, including but not limited to plant updates, recognition, updates regarding benefits, compensation, etc.
Communicate company goals to employees and ensuring they are recognized and creating value for employees.
Ensure accuracy of HRIS data relating to hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations
Conduct and review exit interviews to determine reasons behind voluntary separations.
Continually stay informed on employment law concepts, practices, and procedures
Ensure employees’ needs are being met, designing policies and procedures to keep employees gainfully employed while continuing to execute business strategy.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management or a related field required. Degree must be from an accredited institution.
Minimum 3 years of Human Resources experience in a generalist capacity responsible for employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, training and/or recruitment.
Ability to work onsite every day with an early start time.
Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred but not necessary.
Proven leadership, management, and communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and influence across all levels and functions.
Proactive involvement and understanding of all level employees and the related nuances of their working environments.
Expertise in providing insightful HR consultation to location leaders and employees.
Thorough understanding of complex business requirements.
Ability to objectively coach, influence, and mentor employees and management through complex or difficult issues.
Knack in making quick and accurate decisions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Ability to work within existing policy structure to meet the needs of management and employees.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and deal with multiple priorities.
Demonstrated advanced skills with the standard features for various programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What You’ll Receive:

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.