Human Resources Generalist

Position Description

As the Human Resources Generalist, your role will be to provide Human Resources support to one or more group(s) of employees.

You will do this by:
• Serving as the primary resource for employees and managers related to one or more functional HR areas; develops reports and analyses as required; recommends action within HR and/or to employees and managers; provides proactive resolution of employee concerns and problems with the goal of future problem prevention.
• Researching, analyzing and developing recommendations for continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures or programs to deliver innovative solutions to meet needs: assists in the implementation of new or revised policies and procedures.
• Delivering written communications and presentations to communicate concepts related to one or more functional HR areas for diverse audiences of employees; develops and conducts training and presentations.
• Managing the recruitment efforts for hourly, exempt and nonexempt employees, students and temporary employees; may conduct new-employee orientations.
• Proactively partnering with managers to identify and develop talent within the assigned business; coach employees and managers, as necessary, in the individual performance and development process to achieve career goals.
• Partnering with business to manage employee relations issues such as Performance Improvement Plans, investigations, disciplinary measures, etc.
• Working with managers and the Compensation team to ensure total compensation for the business is competitive. Identify, facilitate, and resolve compensation and benefits issues quickly.
• Supporting outsourced processes, such as, FMLA/LOA and Workers Compensation providing feedback when issues arise along with solutions.
• Maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Performing other duties as assigned, which may include leading projects of varying scale or scope.

You are the type of person who is/has:
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of human resources functions and a specific function within HR
• Strong organization and time management/project management skills necessary to prioritize and manage multiple, complex projects, potentially with conflicting priorities; ability to react quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Good communication skills to facilitate work with diverse groups of employees
• Demonstrated skills in employee relations with good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and use sound judgment in decision making
• Solid computer skills
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Compensation: $70,000-83,000

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements
• Minimum three years related professional, progressive experience in human resources setting; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.