About this opportunity
Austin Powder lists this Corporate HR Generalist opportunity in beachwood, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Corporate Human Resources Generalist
Overview
The Corporate Human Resources Generalist supports Commercial and Field Operations while providing direct support to North American HR Operations. This role delivers responsive, compliant, and practical HR support, identifies and mitigates risk, interprets policies, triages employee issues, and drives continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Provides direct support for onboarding, commercial, and corporate employees in North America.
Provides direct administrative support for driver onboarding, including coordinating with Regulatory Operations personnel to ensure compliance with process and procedures.
Acts as the initial point of contact for routine HR questions and requests. Triages issues appropriately. Escalates as needed to the correct resource.
Supports employee relations, assists with investigations, coaching, and guidance.
Interprets and applies company policies consistently and fairly.
Supports compliance with employment laws, OSHA, EHS, DOL, and related regulations.
Identifies and mitigates organizational, compliance, and employee relations risks.
Partners with Commercial and Field leadership on workforce challenges and talent initiatives.
Initiates and implements process and procedural improvements.
Maintains confidentiality and professional handling of sensitive matters.
Develops professional written communications, reports, and documentation.
Responds quickly and effectively to business and employee needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible HR experience.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
Understanding of OSHA, EHS, DOL, and workplace safety regulations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Empathetic employee advocate with strong problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent certification preferred.
Experience supporting field, manufacturing, industrial, or regulated operations.
Experience with Driver onboarding strongly preferred
Core Competencies
Risk Management
Employee Relations
Policy Administration
Continuous Improvement
Compliance
Professional Communication
Responsiveness
Confidentiality and Integrity
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Travel will be Physical demands include sitting for extended periods of time while frequently typing, viewing computer screens and use of mouse/keyboard.
Operation of office equipment to include but not limited to telephones, printers, copiers, and scanners.
Repetitive motion of data entry, hand, finger wrist motion and dexterity.
May include filing and handling paperwork may involve reaching, grasping, or bending.
Light lifting and carrying of office supplies, files, or boxes (generally under 25 lbs.).
Will require walking and standing during the office hours.
Good vision for reading and screen use.
Clear verbal communication and active listening, often over the phone or video calls.
AUSTIN POWDER’s Mission
To improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives.
AUSTIN POWDER’s Vision
We will be the global leader of explosive products, services and technologies as defined by our Customers, our Family and our Communities.
AUSTIN POWDER’s Values
Safety is our 1st priority; WE are customer focused; we leverage the Power of the Family; We treat everyone with respect.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to celebrate the company’s rich history beginning in 1833. This is a unique opportunity to drive future success through continued transformation of key manufacturing processes and lead the sites to best in class performance levels and culture.
Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.
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