Human Resources Generalist - Condair

Condair Group, founded in 1948 and based in Switzerland is the global leader in humidification, dehumidification and evaporative cooling. Supported by science, we engineer individual, holistic solutions that customers can trust through the entire lifecycle. With optimal humidity, we increase productivity and create healthier built environments. Condair Group has production sites in Europe, North America and China, its own sales and service organizations in 23 countries, and representatives in 50 locations worldwide.

As we expand into the greater Richmond, Virginia region we will be seeking motivated, skilled people to join our team. Come enhance your career today!

Purpose of Role

The Human Resources Generalist assumes the role of general support in all aspects of the Human Resources department, including US and global HR efforts.

Requirements, Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with site Management to provide support as needed on confidential human resource matters and special projects

• Recruitment process:

• Review job descriptions and/or assist managers with documenting new positions as required

• Post job ads on all necessary platforms

• Train hiring managers on how to use hiring platforms to review candidates, etc.

• Use hiring platform to conduct searches for suitable candidates as needed

• Communicate and coordinate with recruitment agencies

• Schedule interviews for hiring managers and attend them as required

• Assist with preparation of employee offer letters and associated documents; distribute them to managers for signature; forward to candidate for review and signature

• Use applicant tracking system to save candidate profiles

• Preparation of employee-related documentation, such as pay increase letters, termination letters, disciplinary actions, etc.

• Participate in the development or improvement of people management process and related HR technology projects

• Create and update employee handbooks and other related policies/manuals

• Drive special projects (i.e. compensation benchmarking analysis, etc.)

• Support global HR initiatives

• Process payroll with fine attention to detail and accuracy

• Handle workers' compensation claims by completing the required documentation, submitting the claim to relevant insurance companies, following up with insurance companies to ensure adequate care is being provided to injured employees, work with safety personnel and/or management to develop return-to-work programs, etc.

• Administer Condair's policies and procedures and provide guidance to managers and employees

• Assist in measurement of HR related statistics, leave time, head count, turnover, etc.

• Assist managers on a variety of employee relation topics

• Communicate with staff regarding HR related updates

• Travel approximately 20% of the time to support other Condair objectives, including places in USA, Canada and/or overseas

• Adhere to the company's Quality Assurance System and Health and Safety policies

• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or other relevant educational preferred. 3-5 years' experience as an HR generalist required.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, spoken).
• Ability to communicate clearly use language appropriately in variable situations.
• Ability to see and make decisions based on the big picture.
• Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks on a daily basis.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly to meet demands.
• Experienced using Windows systems.
• Proficient user of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience in using Paylocity HRIS system an asset.
• Basic skills; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to carry out basic financial analyses.
• Ability to compute HR metrics, such as turnover rates, etc.
• Project Management Professional certification or SHRM-CP designation an asset.
• Well-versed in US employment laws and regulations.
• Understanding of documentation control principles, adhere to strict confidentiality of employee and company documents, electronic files and other information.
• Experience writing policies/procedures and job descriptions required.
• Experience in using LinkedIn Recruiter platform an asset.
• Experience in processing US payroll an asset.
• Proven ability to work in the United States and the ability to travel internationally as required.

Benefits:

• Medical benefits

• Dental benefits

• Vision benefits

• Long-term disability insurance

• Short-term disability insurance

• Life insurance/AD&D

• 401K

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick leave

Personal Characteristics

Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities

• Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views

• Gives and welcomes feedback

• Offers to help others to achieve common goals

Drive

• Exhibits a drive to do all work required to achieve success

• Aims to do the right thing without being told

Ethics

• Works with integrity and strong morals/ethics ​

Professionalism

• Approaches others in a tactful manner

• Reacts well under pressure and follows through on commitments

• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their position

• Accepts responsibility for own actions and asks for help when needed

Safety

• Observes safety and security procedures

• Uses equipment and materials properly and as instructed

Dependability

• Is consistently at work and on time and completes work in a timely manner

• Able to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

We are an equal opportunity employer.