Human Resources Generalist

Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Pay Range
$69,000.00-$94,900.00 Annual
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
JM's Roofing Division is searching for a Human Resources Generalist to design, implement and administer Human Resources programs for one or more locations and to work with plant leadership teams to meet annual goals. This position works under moderate supervision and will report to the Business HR Director and has responsibility for 100-199 employees.
If you can relate to people at all levels of an organization, have a healthy dose of sarcasm and like to laugh with your team, this position is for you! You are guaranteed to grow and develop, not only as a professional but as a human being! Your HR team will consist of 5 amazing HR professionals at all levels of their career.
Your Day to Day:

• Develop and maintain employee relation and engagement practices and programs that promote a positive environment. This includes:
  • Maintaining "open door" policy at the plant
  • Actively listening and engaging with employees on the plant floor
  • Coordinating community events and employee programs
  • Creating communications
  • Championing diversity and inclusion efforts
  • Investigating and ensuring fair and consistent responses all employee relations concerns.
  • Working with plant leaders to address employee relations issues.
• Facilitate annual HR processes including compensation planning, economic packages, open enrollment, and others.
• Partner with plant leadership to ensure all people needs of business are being met including but not limited to:
  • Driving the hourly employee staffing process from the sourcing strategy all the way through on-boarding
  • Developing crew models (provide the data to help make labor decisions)
  • Partnering with EH&S to improve safety performance.
  • Creating communication plans
  • Determining training needs and managing training logistics.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment regulations and company policies.
• Participate in company-wide HR projects that deliver results across businesses and geographies.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years of professional HR-related experience. Will consider 5 years of professional HR-related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Basic knowledge of employment and labor laws such as wage and hour, EEOC, FMLA, FLSA, Basic OSHA, etc.
• Preferred to have experience with California labor and compliance laws. If not, must be willing to be certified with SHRM-CA.
• Ability to interpret verbal and non-verbal behavior and develop accurate perceptions of others' feelings, needs, values and opinions.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written and presentation/facilitation) and organizational skills.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.

Travel Requirements:

• Multi-Sites: Heavy travel required (30 or more days per year)

Environment and Physical Activities:

• Work environment is typical of an office setting.
• May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to and including 25 pounds

Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM's Career page.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.