Human Resources Generalist

JOB SUMMARY

Provides professional level support within the Human Resources function by assisting in a range of services to employees and management including recruitment, employment, compensation, employee relations, training and other related areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develops and implements strategic talent acquisition programs designed to attract, develop and retain a diverse, world-class, forward thinking workforce
- Supports the development of HR policies and guidelines. Partners with employees and management in communicating and implementing policies, business procedures, and guidelines for compliance.
- Provides value-added consultation to managers and supervisors on employee relations issues. Provides recommendations for counseling and corrective actions that support business needs while promoting a fair and positive work environment and best practices of a performance driven business culture.
- Investigates formal employee complaints and recommends company's response to employee.
- Supports compensation administration activities through continuous maintenance of corporate compensation models and philosophies; as necessary, participates in salary surveys and conducts on-going reviews to analyze compensation programs for internal equity and market place competitiveness.
- Leads local activities for year-end salary planning and annual merit review program; Serves as point of contact for local communications and related activities including budget worksheet administration, data collection and performance management coaching and training support to managers and supervisors.
- Supports supervisory, management or non-technical skills training courses for internal staff; Instructs participants in classroom individual and/or group sessions.
- Leads local planning and execution of corporate events, functions and special projects.
- Supports best practices for HRIS/SAP data integrity.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelors' Degree in Human Resources or directly related field required.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar, professional level HR role with prior HRIS experience required.
- Experience in a union work environment is required.
- Talented, collaborative business partner with the ability to support and develop strong working relationships with peers and senior level members of the organization, across multi sites, by demonstrating performance that fosters credibility and value-added results.
- A strong working knowledge of recruitment, compensation, employment and labor practices.
- Cooperative, spirited team member with a strong sense of urgency and customer service orientation.
- Must possess integrity, discretion and the ability to appropriately manage confidential, sensitive information, the ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented business environment and a flexible professional demeanor and self-directed work approach.
- Sound judgment, strong critical thinking skills and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate to advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint required.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Human Resources Certification (PHR, SPHR, etc.) highly desirable.
- ERP/HRIS knowledge highly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

OFFICE ENVIRONMENT.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Estimated 15%

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.