Human Resources Generalist
Minimum 35 hrs/week; overtime as needed
A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment:
At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.
Job Summary and Essential Job Duties:
Support of day-to-day Human Resources operations including:
Onboarding:
- Managing the onboarding process from offer accepted to employment end;
- Background check initiation
- I-9 Verification
- Orientation facilitation
- New employee check in/Stay interview
- Peer review open/close
- Exit interviews
Generalist:
- Assist HR Manager with employee/personnel matters, projects, and establishing various reports and documents;
- Scheduling and recording training for all employees
- Work to ensure alignment in company culture between management team and employees
- Oversight of special events for staff by coordinating committees and schedules while staying within budget
- Support and participate in Company safety, welfare, wellness and health programs
Recruiting Support as needed:
- Updating job descriptions
- Providing wage and salary information for roles
- Screening candidates
- Scheduling interviews with the hiring team
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year experience in an HR generalist or recruiting role is required. PHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Must be able to work on-site 8:30a-4:30p or 9a-5p M-F.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now is preferred.
- Knowledge and familiarity with a PC, including MS Office programs is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with employees and the general public, to maintain confidentiality in daily operations and to conduct daily duties in a professional appearance and manner.
Work Requirements:
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.
- The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.
Work Environment:
- This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies.
- Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.
- May require area specific safety training
- The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes
Compensation & Benefits:
Optimax offers competitive compensation ($62K-$78K) based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Bonus: 25% Monthly Profit Sharing
- Tuition Assistance: Support for continuing education
- Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- 401(k): Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and paid holidays
- Other Benefits: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Optimax is committed to offering equal opportunity for all candidates. We encourage you to apply regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
ITAR Compliance:
Due to federal regulations, employment at Optimax is limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. (EEO) Optimax Systems, Inc. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls. Because of the ITAR, Optimax must limit employment opportunities to US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.