Human Resources Generalist- Bilingual- English/Spanish

About Nautique Boat Company

With over 100 years of excellence, Nautique Boat Company, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is recognized globally for building the world’s finest ski and wake boats. Since 1925, we’ve led the marine industry through innovation, superior craftsmanship, and a dedication to quality.

Beyond our boats, we’re driven by purpose. Through Nautique Cares, we contribute to causes both locally and around the globe improving that performance, people, and philanthropy go hand-in-hand.  

Job Summary: This HR Generalist position will focus on Employee Relations and will have responsibility for Talent Acquisition, both internally and externally. As a key team member of the Human Resources Department, this position works in a collaborative manner to achieve our strategic goals while exhibiting the Nautique identity pyramid values. Bilingual in English and Spanish is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with supervisors, managers, and employees.
• Provides guidance and coaching to department leaders related to employee performance management and individual career growth and succession planning.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently for all employees, supervisors and managers.
• Handles employee relations investigations, including disciplinary actions, up to and including terminations.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Oversees the Talent Acquisition process and establishes recruiting requirements by meeting with managers to discuss departmental needs and studying the organization's strategic plans and objectives.
• Establishes priorities and creative avenues to attract and recruit the best talent.
• Manages applicant tracking system.
• Serves as a liaison with area employment agencies, colleges, and industry associations.
• Reviews employment applications and prescreen applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills to match candidates with job requirements.
• Refer qualified applicants to the hiring managers and supervisors, and coordinates interviews with selected candidates.
• Performs other HR responsibilities as assigned.

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

• Strong interpersonal, written verbal communication, and facilitation skills with the ability to work closely with all members of the organization. 
• Excellent organization and project management skills 
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment 
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills 
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Ability to make sound judgments and take the initiative to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions/choices within the functional area of responsibility with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information related to HR functions and knowledge.
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with employees, co-workers, management, and others.
• · Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Human Resources experience in a manufacturing or construction environment required a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Proficient in HRIS, such as ADP, Paylocity, or others.
• Experience in managing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• PHR or SHRM certification a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
• Ability to lift up to 10–15 pounds, if applicable
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and data entry
• Occasional standing, walking, and reaching
• Visual acuity to view screens and read documents

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Nautique Boat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Nautique Boat Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Nautique Boat Company engages in an interactive process with applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations.