Human Resources Generalist

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Job description

Who Is Pella Corporation?

In the small Dutch Community of Pella, Iowa in 1925, Pete and Lucille Kuyper invested in a new invention - a window screen that rolled up and down like a shade. The couple went on to found a company based on the principles of traditional American values, integrity and the desire to enrich the homes and lives of our customers.

Today, Pella Corporation is still privately owned and continues to be a leader in technology and product innovation. In fact, they've been awarded more than 150 product and design patents. And the team at Pella is as committed as ever to continuing the company's proud heritage of building innovative windows and doors.

At Pella, we want to help you find what makes you an extraordinary team member. That's why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences, and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

Our national brand is supported by 8,000+ team members at 17 manufacturing sites and 90+ sales branches across the country who are dedicated to serving our customers with Pella Passion - a way of being that inspires us to go above and beyond for each other, our customers, and our communities. Pella Passion has guided our actions for 95 years and will carry us forward as we capture the rare blend of inspired design and exceptional detail in our work and our lives.

Position Summary

The HR Representative is responsible for employee-related functions within the assigned locations relating to recruitment and retention, time & attendance, coordinating the orientation process and training, maintenance of personnel files, and employee relations. This positions acts as a business partner to provide human resources knowledge, support and guidance as aligned Pella's People Focused Culture and HR related policies and programs. Builds relations within the plant to best understand, address and meet the needs of team members. Drives and supports HR objectives to improve effectiveness and efficiency of support and services.

This Human Resources Representative will partner with managers and employees to create a world-class work environment and team capability. This Human Resources Representative will lead adaptation, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of corporate policies and programs from the human resource perspective. This Human Resources Representative will provide leadership in recruiting, employee performance, discipline, training, communication, career planning, retention, succession planning, and other human resources matters.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Providing advice, counsel, and follow up to suggestions, questions and concerns to all levels of employees
• Training and specifically providing respectful work environment training
• Coordinating recruiting efforts
• Coordinating employee performance processes including employee reviews, performance resolution, and corrective action
• Understanding HR Metrics
• Leading and participating in assigned projects and driving improvements
• Participating and/or leading policy and program development that will ensure high performance teamwork, high productivity, regulations are met, and appropriate work-life balance for employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or two or more years of human resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• PHR or SHRM-CP is preferred but not required
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Visio are required. Knowledge of Ceridian or the HRIS systems is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, follow-up, problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Multi-tasker with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Supervisory skills of support employees as needed