Human Resource Generalist

About Us

Sunward Steel Buildings is an American manufacturer of cutting-edge custom metal buildings sold domestically and internationally. Metal buildings are revered as the most sustainable building type and used in a wide variety of industries and are 100% recyclable. Steel is the most recycled material on earth. Sunward is focused on the exponential growth of this green building industry. Sunward prides itself in customization, cost efficiency, time effectiveness of its building solutions.

About the Role

The Human Resources Generalist will support the overall operations of the Human Resources Department with a heavy responsibility for full-cycle recruiting (hourly and salaried roles) and the onboarding/offboarding process as well as help support the Director of Human Resources in other areas such as training, employment relations, safety, and data management of the HRIS system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruiting (70%)

• Oversees full cycle of recruitment efforts for all locations (planning, screening, offer negotiations, onboarding and offboarding).
• Consult with leaders and hiring mangers on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation, and sourcing strategies.
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Continuously develop networks/partnerships to actively build database/pipeline of candidates and the company brand.
• Source and recruit candidates using various methods
• Provide initial screening of applicant pools, as well as phone screens or interviews where applicable.
• Represent the company at recruiting events, providing company/job information and interviewing candidates.
• Create offer letters, maintain applicant tracking system, recruiting reports and other staffing administration functions as need.
• Arrange pre-employment testing, background, and other onboarding tasks prior to hire.
• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.

HR Generalist (30%)

• Collaborate with Director of Human Resources to create and implement best in class HR programs, practices, and policies across all departments.
• 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.
• Establishes and maintains records and reports in the HRIS system
• Assures all personnel are up to date on all required safety and required training.
• Conducts safety inspections for facilities under their responsibility.
• Assures all safety records are up to date and readily accessible (written plans, personnel records, MSDS, etc.)
• Perform other duties assigned by Director of Human Resources

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of related experience as a Human Resource Generalist and/or Talent Acquisition
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Recruiting/staffing experience for hourly to senior management levels
• Thorough understanding of human resources principles and practices, including employment law, EEO compliance, benefits and compliance, recruitment/retention, and safety.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation.)
• High level of proficiency with HRIS systems
• Ability multi-task in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• High level of organizational skills including strong attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Business, Human Resources, or related area.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Multi-facility experience
• Experience utilizing internet and social media for recruitment
• High level of proficiency with Paycom

EEOC Statement

Sunward Steel and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: we are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sunward Steel and its affiliates are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.