Human Resources Generalist Job at Fortress Building Products, Garland, TX

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  • Fortress Building Products
  • Garland, TX

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Working in conjunction with our PEO Partners, the HR Generalist will have primary responsibility in the following functional areas of human resources for the company: HR administration, HR compliance, employee relations, payroll and benefits, health and safety, talent management, and talent acquisition.

Additionally, the HR Generalist will be responsible for the day-to-day HR operations by providing front-line support to employees and managers on routine HR needs. The HR Generalist will provide responsive service and timely resolution on daily requests including but not limited to benefits inquiries, employment verifications, HRIS updates, timekeeping system requests (PTO changes, missed punches, etc.), onboarding and offboarding procedures, HR policy development and enforcement, job descriptions, compensation, training and development inquiries, and concerns that get escalated to Human Resources.

The ideal candidate for this role possesses strong knowledge of HR principles and practices, has a demonstrated track record of exercising good judgment and discretion, and enjoys working in a high-growth environment where they will wear multiple hats.

OUR PURPOSE STATEMENT

Lead Global Change in the Way People Build and Live

OUR NICHE

Innovative Building Solutions

OUR CORE VALUES

Work Hard, Play Hard – We seek passionate people. We take our work seriously and we take the enjoyment of our lives seriously.

Positive, Can Do Attitude – We are optimistic, we set challenging goals and we find a way to accomplish them. We approach challenges with the intention of finding solutions.

Compete & Win As A TEAM – We put the TEAM first. Our team is what makes our company great. We are a competitive group that like to win. We keep score.

Innovate & Seek Continuous Improvement – We believe it can always be better. We want better products and processes. We want to be better individuals. We want to be a better organization.

We Are Respectful – We respect fellow team members, our partners, ourselves and our company. We are known to be “the good guys”.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

HR Administration

  • Serves as the primary liaison with our US and Canada PEO partners and primary point of contact for as employees on general HR-related inquiries and requests.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, contracts, and benefits information.
  • Ensures data integrity and timely updates in HRIS.
  • Generates HR reports and maintains HR metrics. Provides insight or recommendations to HR Director based on HR data and trends.
  • Manages LOA process in partnership with PEO partners.
  • Manages timekeeping system and provides operational support and training. Monitors and tracks employee attendance and time records.
  • Processes terminations and manages offboarding processes, including equipment return, and collects exit interview feedback.
  • Identifies opportunities to streamline and improve HR processes that will enhance efficiency, accuracy and employee satisfaction.

HR Compliance & Employee Relations

  • Assists in the development, implementation, and distribution of HR policies, procedures, and documents. Provides guidance on policy interpretation and ensures policies and procedures are handled consistently and in a timely manner.
  • Works with PEO partners to ensure HR compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations. May partner with external legal resources as needed.
  • Provides consultative support to the business in all areas of Human Resources including employee relations, coaching and development, etc. Partners with PEO partners as needed.

Payroll & Benefits

  • Responsible for on-time payroll processing for the US and Canada in partnership with our PEO partners. Ensures timely, accurate, and organized record-keeping of all payroll-related data and reporting.
  • Collects and submits all commission, quarterly bonus, ad hoc bonus, change requests, etc. for each payroll.
  • Assists employees with benefits inquiries. Owns the coordination and communication related to annual open enrolment.
  • Performs compensation analysis, supports annual budgeting, and ensures internal pay equity.

Health & Safety

  • Fosters a culture that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of its employees.
  • Implements and enforces policies relating to employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health along with State and Federal guidelines.
  • Ensures that the workplace is monitored and is in full compliance with all applicable OSHA standards and regulations to maintain safety in facility.
  • Ensures that all accident reports are recorded in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
  • Manages and administers safety training for the company. Conducts regular needs assessment, develops training plans and associated content, tracks completions, and monitors overall effectiveness.
  • Assists with insurance-related reporting, compliance, documentation, etc. as needed.

Talent Acquisition and Management

  • Supports full cycle recruiting and onboarding efforts across the organization as needed in conjunction with the Recruiter.
  • Completes new hire orientation, I-9 verification, and E-Verify for new hires.
  • Supports talent management activities as needed (i.e., annual employee engagement survey, performance management, learning and development, succession planning, etc.) as needed in conjunction with the Director, Human Resources.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • None

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

Education/Experience/Additional Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field, or HR Certification (such as HRCI or SHRM) required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources working within a Generalist capacity.
  • Strong understanding of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
  • Capability to provide high-level support to the HR Director, balancing a collaborative partnership with the ability to take ownership of projects and decisions.
  • Working knowledge of payroll and timekeeping practices.
  • Prior experience working with or for a PEO.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Exhibits professionalism at all times both in-person and virtually.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment with shifting priority and evolving business needed.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, applicant tracking systems (ATS), HR information systems (HRIS), and timekeeping systems.
  • Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities.
  • Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

  • aPHR, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, and/or SHRM-SCP a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a hybrid professional/home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements. Light to moderate lifting is required.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The above job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Responsibilities may change based on organizational needs and other factors.

Job Tags

Home office, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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