Human Resources Generalist - API Heat Transfer

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. If you like to fix things, and want to be part of a new API, we'd love to talk to you about our HR Generalist position!

What We Offer You:

• Opportunity to impact culture through continuous improvement efforts
• Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry
• Ability to impact customers across multiple industries
• Full health & welfare benefits, 401(k), PTO, and developmental opportunities

What You Will Do:

The Human Resource Generalist provides operational and staffing support for our Racine, WI facility. This includes managing recruiting and retention efforts, facilitating employee training activities, administering HR systems, and supporting benefits administration and data requests. Additionally, the HR Generalist will engage with our people to understand and continuously improve employee relations while striving to make API Heat Transfer the employer of choice for our community.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition:

• Manage and oversee full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of candidates.
• Conduct orientation training on EHS and standard company policies and procedures, with a focus on continuously improving our delivery.
• Facilitates completion of routine HR functions such as preparation and maintenance of employee files; ensuring data integrity in HR systems; and developing and maintaining position descriptions.

Employee Relations:

• Provides a visible HR presence acting as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.
• Partners with HR Operations Manager to resolve personnel concerns by conducting investigations, documenting findings, and following up with involved parties to close out issues.
• Participate and guide the Employee Engagement Committee to help improve culture and create community.

Performance Management:

• Assist in the performance appraisal process, ensuring evaluations are completed timely and effectively.
• Provide guidance and support to supervisors on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Manage disciplinary processes, in conjunction with supervisors and HR Operations Manager.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement of HR management systems, including weekly reporting on activity, tracking performance against defined objectives, and brainstorming and/or implementation of countermeasures to drive improvements.

Reporting & Metrics:

• Maintain and analyze HR metrics and prepare reports on key HR activities, such as turnover rates and recruitment efforts.
• Analyze workforce trends and provide insights to support strategic decision-making

Training & Development:

• Maintain and continuously improve training and development plans for hourly associates. Partner with leadership and SMEs to support communication and development of competencies.
• Identify training needs and collaborate with department heads to provide employee development programs.
• Support succession planning and talent management initiatives.

HR Projects:

• Participate in and lead special HR projects such as diversity initiatives, employee engagement surveys, or wellness programs.
• Support HR process improvements and system implementations.

What You Bring:

• At least three years of related experience; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field highly desired.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The desire and ability to participate on a team as a change agents, focused on continuous improvement of the capabilities of all API Heat Transfer processes and personnel.
• Demonstrated experience interacting and building credibility with all levels of the organization, from production associates to senior leaders.
• Collaborative approach and comfortable leading without authority.
• Must be proficient with the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Flexibility is needed as we continue to grow our company and processes.

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