Human Resources Generalist

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
YOU
As a Human Resources Generalist will support the Human Resources team with all phases of day-to-day Human Resources management activities such as recruiting, onboarding, compliance with policies and local/state/federal laws, employee relations, Workday administration, and terminations. As the Human Resources Generalist will ensure the company's culture is considered in all actions, decisions, and interactions in which he or she is involved, and continually look for opportunities to improve processes which provide better results for the benefit of employees, managers and the company overall.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)
Attract, hire, and engage a no-equal workforce. (50%)

• Work with leaders to create/maintain concise, well-written job descriptions to ensure team or department responsibilities are analyzed and accurately reflect the role. Respectfully challenge leaders on skills, competencies, and experience to ensure the appropriate levels are identified.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of level cutters to ensure employees know the skill levels required by the organization for promotions and effectiveness in the role.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Hiring Manager to source candidates using various, relevant sourcing methods. Screen, interview, and qualify potential candidates. Suggest and adapt to more efficient and effective sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding processes and techniques.
• Mediate disputes and assist employees in addressing concerns with managers. Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Conduct thorough and legally defensible investigations. Anticipate problems whenever possible, and develop, recommend, and initiate appropriate steps for resolution.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with contingent workforce vendors and be the functional contact for all temporary workforce issues and questions. Ensure Affordable Care Act compliance with vendors.

Implement sustainable and scalable processes, tools and technology to enable effective HR delivery by increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of HR. (30%)

• Implement Human Resources programs by providing Human Resources services, including talent acquisition, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, EEO compliance, and employee relations.

Elevate leadership capabilities and prepare the next generation workforce. (15%)

• In partnership with L&OD, ensure the success of the Strong Leaders and Emerging Leaders programs. Drive participation and engagement to ensure program is successful and results in an increase in leadership skills and effectiveness. Support and/or facilitate monthly step up sessions as needed.
• Coach/Mentor HR Coordinators and employees within your branch.

Drive and Support a Values-Based Culture (5%)

• Support and properly apply and enforce Simpson policies and practices. Assist in the establishment of new policies as needed.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, HR, Communication or Liberal Arts or other applicable degree/ or at least 5 years of equivalent work-related experience preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in progressive Human Resources experience with a focus in training, full cycle recruiting, employee relations, policy interpretation and administration, and performance management preferred.
• HR Certification such as: HRCI/SHRM related Certification preferred.
• Planning and Organizing. Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on planning, organizing, prioritizing, and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift
up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.
TRAVEL
This position requires domestic travel up to 10% of the time.
WORK STATUS AND LOCATION
This full-time exempt position is located in Columbus, OH.
PAY
$63,500 - $82,500 / year
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.
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