EJ has an immediate opening for a Senior HR Generalist.

Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc.

About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high preforming individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our companys identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

SUMMARY

Administers policies relating to all phases of human resources activity by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Duties may overlap/rotate within the HR team. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement with regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the safety expectations of the organization.

• Promotes the company culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company.

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions.

• Recruits, interviews, tests, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions, collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.

• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals as needed.

• Generates and maintains records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, attendance, disciplinary notices and terminations.

• Administers and maintains apprenticeship programs from agreements, evaluation, rate increases, views class schedules & materials, processes training requests/payments, review employee grades, performance.

• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

• Administers payroll to ensure compliance with company policies.

• Administers HRIS System for time and attendance, payroll and employee profiles.

• Oversees benefits programs such as vacation pay, bereavement leave, sick leave, leave of absence, work clothes and employee assistance program, etc.

• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.

• May have supervisory responsibilities for HR Assistant(s).

• May oversee the scheduling, assignments and daily workflow of subordinate staff in the department.

• May have HR responsibilities for multiple locations or serve as back-up support role.

• Organize and participate in community/school events and is event lead for company employee picnic.

  REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems, ADP preferred.

• Ability to demonstrate adaptability by effectively managing reasonable last-minute requests and demands.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  Bachelors degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred; and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. HRIS experience required, preferably with ADP. SHRM certification required, SCP preferred.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands 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.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the facility. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to sit or stand at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

  EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.