Job Title:
HR Generalist
Job Location (Short):
Dover, United States
Working Hours:
Full-time
Type of Employment:
Permanent
As an independent distribution partner for all Business Units, Brückner Group USA offers tailored solutions and first-class service for the NAFTA region. Our crown jewel, the Customer Innovation Center, affords customers access to cutting-edge technology and testing opportunities in the areas of fiber, polymer, biaxial stretching, and hot stamping. Traditional values such as continuity, confidence, dependability, and reliability have been the key to our success, helping our customers maximize their productivity, quality, and profitability.
Job Description
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- Coordinate the full-cycle recruitment process, including posting positions, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and facilitating onboarding activities.
- Process and maintain employee records ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of employee data.
- Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding company policies, benefits, payroll, and HR programs.
- Administer employee benefit programs including enrollments, changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment activities.
- Manage employee leave programs, including short term disability, workers’ compensation, and other leave requests in compliance with applicable laws.
- Coordinate performance review processes and support managers with employee development initiatives.
- Assist in employee relations matters by responding to employee concerns, conducting investigations as appropriate, and partnering with management on resolutions.
- Prepare HR reports, metrics, and workforce data to support business decisions and compliance requirements.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and assist with policy updates as needed.
- Coordinate payroll-related activities, including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, benefit deductions, and employee data changes.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, deductions, and payroll discrepancies.
- Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation, auditing, and reporting requirements.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
- Support organizational changes and the ongoing integration of the Hennecke organization into Brueckner Group USA, including communication, employee support, and implementation of BGU HR policies and processes.
- Provide HR support for initiatives and activities across the US organization, collaborating with HR colleagues, managers, and other stakeholders across locations and business units.
- Contribute to the digitalization of HR processes and workflows and to the implementation of Group-wide systems and initiatives. Responsibilities may include testing, data validation, documentation, training, rollout support, and user training.
- Coordinate assigned HR project activities, follow up on actions and deliverables, and communicate progress to relevant stakeholders.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Description:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience required, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and effectively prioritize competing HR needs while collaborating with a broader US HR team, business leaders, and other stakeholders across the organization.
- Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefits preferred.
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Paychex Flex and/or Paylocity experience strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting HR projects, process improvement initiatives, digitalization efforts, or HRIS implementations preferred.
- Continuous improvement mindset and the ability to translate business needs into practical, consistent, and user-friendly HR processes.
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or comparable certification preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
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- Modern office building and equipment
- Versatile development opportunities
- Exciting and fast-paced company