HR Generalist

Overview:
Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

 

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

 

The Electrical Carbon Business of Morgan Advanced Materials designs and manufactures a broad range of high performance solutions for rotary transfer systems, linear transfer systems and electrical carbon systems.

 

Key Figures: Revenue £1,112m (2022), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

 

Responsibilities:
 

HR GENERALIST JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Purpose

 

With the Human Resource (HR) Manager, the Human Resource Generalist will provide support in running the daily functions of the HR department including interviewing, hiring and onboarding, and new hire orientation of staff, pay, benefits, and leave administration, and enforcing company policies and practices.

 

Under the direction of the HR Manager Fostoria, OH USA, engages with both salaried, hourly, and temporary employees, focusing on employee relations, training and education for employees, development, compliance, and employee engagement initiatives.

 

Summary

 

This position is responsible for performing HR administrative duties working closely with HR staff in supporting overall business objectives. The HR Generalist is responsible for assisting with employee benefits including supporting the company Time and Attendance/Payroll System and HRI Systems. Additional tasks include assisting in the planning and execution of employee events and activities and supporting temporary staffing. Helps support policies, procedures, and HR programs, aligned with organizational goals, and ensuring compliance with company standards, and state and federal regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:
 

Essential duties and responsibilities

 

Include the following:

 

· Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licenses, and aptitude exams and certifications.

· Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

· Establishes external relationships at colleges/universities and in community to generate ongoing pipeline of candidates.

· Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.

· Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.

· Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

· Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to appropriate staff.

· Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

· Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

· Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Key result areas

· Champions a positive experience for both external and internal customers as a conceptual thinker with superb organizational and time management skills.

· Assists HR in meeting the business needs of the organization through reliability and accuracy in following instructions with the ability to multitask and acclimatize in a fast-paced environment.

 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· BS degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources (2-4 years’ experience in Human Resources)

· Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Strong organizational skills

· High level of confidentiality

· Individual must be a Citizen of the United States, or Permanent resident alien of the United States, or Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (22 CFR §120.15.)

 

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1

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