Neapco is hiring: Human Resources Generalist in Watertown

Overview

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Global Steering Systems, LLC ("GSS"), a subsidiary of Neapco, is a high-volume global manufacturer of automotive components, primarily steering columns. We supply our products to the world’s leading auto manufacturers. Our global company has manufacturing facilities located in China and Poland and over 300 employees at our 180,000-square-foot Watertown location. Our business is built on safety, performance, sustainability, and responsibility.

GSS is seeking to fill the full-time position of Human Resources Generalist, reporting to the GSS HR Manager based at our Watertown, CT facility.

Responsibilities

• Supports an engaged plant population of 300+.
• Provides HR administration support including Time & Attendance, Worker’s Compensation, Medical LOA, FMLA, Benefits and Short Term Disability processing.
• Helps team members resolve a wide variety of issues.
• Coordinates recruiting, hiring and onboarding of new team members and ensures employment decisions follow policy and employment laws.
• Assists with training team members and coordinating training events.
• Responds to team member questions and complaints regarding issues such as FMLA, work schedules, transfers, promotions, benefits, safety, performance, personal issues, pay, and policies.
• Assists in developing well-being and other retention initiatives.
• Coaches and advises Managers and Supervisors on difficult situations, identifying alternative solutions to ensure consistent application of policies and standards of conduct.
• Conducts investigations and responds to internal complaints.
• Assists with responses to EEOC, DOL, NLRB and unemployment claims.
• Communicates changes in HR policies and benefit plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a Human Resource position, preferably within a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with employment laws including FMLA, CT Paid Leave, ADA and COBRA.
• Exposure to benefits administration is highly desirable.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), training skills, customer service skills, and written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of comfort in conflict resolution situations is required.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate decision-making ability and excellent judgment.
• Knowledge in conflict management; manages interpersonal dynamics and diplomatically resolves conflicting points of view and objectives.
• Strong employee relations, counseling experience and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in an environment requiring tact, sensitivity, respect, tenacity, persuasiveness and decisiveness.
• Must react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Education And Experience

BA/BS degree preferred in HR or related field. Experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.

Position Status

Salaried Full-Time