Human Resources Generalist - Watertown, NY

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment:

• Collaborate with managers to understand the current and future needs of their departments.
• Perform all recruiting duties, including: review resumes, phone screen applications, conduct phone interviews as needed, and coordinate and participate in onsite interviews with hiring teams.
• Run motor vehicle background checks
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates to ensure a professional and timely hiring experience.
• Onboard new employees, properly complete I-9’s, review all relevant documents and first day orientation materials.
• Follow up and ensure employee compliance as needed.
• Manage sourcing strategies including job boards, industry networks, social media, and community outreach.
• Maintain current relationships with local schools and automotive programs by participating in class visits, career fairs, field trips, etc. as needed.
• Build new relationships with local schools and automotive programs as available.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff or our Employee Assistance Program.

Employee Performance:

• Facilitate an open and safe environment for employees to come to with concerns.
• Coach managers on documentation, goal-setting, and performance feedback best practices.
• Assist in identifying employee development needs and recommending training solutions and EAP solutions.
• Assists with the creation and administration of standard Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and corrective action documentation.
• Partner with HR leadership on complex performance improvement plans, workplace investigations, complex employee performance concerns and termination approvals.
• Assist with administration and support of Technician Apprentice Program.
• Support the rollout and maintenance of employee performance review processes.
• Administer terminations and prepares necessary documentation.

Additional HR Support:

• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies.
• Assist managers with time cards as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized records in HR systems.
• Assist with safety initiatives as needed.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Manage and organize company uniform inventory, sending uniforms as needed to other locations through inter-company mail.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• At least two years of human resources experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathetic and friendly personality.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, process oriented with an attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Professional and dependable demeanor.
• Strong knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred:

• Experience with ADP
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in HRIS/ATS systems preferred.
• SHRM-CP or other Human Resources certifications are a plus.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities:

• Vacation time may be available at time of hire based on experience!
• Sick Leave accrued every week!
• Employee discounts on vehicles, service, and parts!
• We offer great benefits including Excellus medical insurance, Guardian dental insurance, and Davis vision insurance.
• We offer a reimbursement for qualifying out of pocket costs.
• We offer supplemental insurance through Aflac including: Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness.
• We offer both Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• We have an Employee Assistance Program, available to our employees and their immediate family members free of charge!
• We offer advancement opportunities within a large organization.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The ability to regularly perform repetitive motion tasks such as writing and typing.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.  
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.