Human Resources Generalist

Do you want to work for a stable, growing organization that reaches back more than 130 years? Our steel tube and pipe products have helped build landmarks and buildings in North America; Come build your career at Zekelman Industries! 

JOB SUMMARY

As part of the team, maintains diverse Human Resources functions including recruitment, employee onboarding/offboarding, performance management, and policy implementation. Serves as a link between management and employees to ensure smooth operation of HR processes within the organization and implements HR initiatives to foster a positive team culture and work environment. Initial six months of role will focus on recruitment for a new facility and will shift to HR Business Partner role following.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Identifies staff vacancies and collaborates with managers/talent acquisition team for candidate selection.
• Coordinates requisition process from approved requisition status
• Initiates background check, onboarding, and candidate engagement process.
• Partners with other departments to support recruiting efforts. Participates in community outreach events, job fairs and networking activities to enhance candidates’ diversity and military recruiting.
• Evaluates resumes (file), cover letters, and job applications.
• Conducts phone interviews, coordinates interviews for hiring managers, and supports hiring managers with scheduling.
• Assists with employee conflict resolution, disciplinary procedures, and understaffing issues. Organizes culture-enhancing events to promotes company culture.
• Coordinates labor relations and contract administration, including partnership with union bargaining committees.
• Conducts new employee orientation and implements offboarding process to foster a positive attitude toward organizational objectives. Researches and monitors state and federally mandated policies on leaves of absences/accommodation policies and programs (FMLA, USERRA, ADA).
• Performs other duties as they might be assigned.
• Regular, full-time predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role (check with HR/Comp when to include).

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, Human Resources preferred
• 2-5 year experience in Human Resources role required with manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience recruiting non-exempt employees in a manufacturing industry preferred

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• Basic knowledge Human Resources Information Systems and Applicant Tracking Systems; ADP Workforce and iCIMS preferred
• Working knowledge of Human Resources laws, including Affirmative Action/EEOC requirements, DOL laws, including recruitment and selection
• Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to focus time on the most important and urgent issues
• Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills to interact with internal team members and external customers
• Goal oriented self-starter with an entrepreneurial personality able make strategic decisions with a sense of velocity and urgency
• High ethical standards to be able to process confidential employee information

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.