HR Generalist Job at Dover Corporation in Cincinnati

HR Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist supports the daily operations of the PSG Hydro HR department by assisting with recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee relations. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance, maintaining employee records, and supporting departmental goals aimed at fostering a high-performance culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the recruitment process, from job posting to offer acceptance, including conducting interviews, and collaborating with hiring managers to make informed hiring decisions.
• In partnership with hiring managers, develop and conduct onboarding and orientation for all newly hired employees.
• Support employee development by identifying and coordinating classroom / online trainings as appropriate.
• Administer HR policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with organizational goals and legal requirements.
• Compile various HR, payroll, time and attendance, and training/development reports as requested.
• Complete system audits as required to ensure accuracy of data related to time off, payroll and other Company programs.
• Provide guidance to department managers and employees on HR-related matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints or concerns and recommend appropriate actions to resolve issues effectively and fairly.
• Support employee engagement activities and administer site recognition programs.
• Perform department administrative duties such as making employee ID badges, scanning documents to employee files and sending out site wide communications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS system and ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with operations, safety, and leadership teams to drive a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
• Support local and enterprise-wide projects as assigned.
• Stay abreast of HR trends, best practices, and regulatory changes and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field; 2-3 years HR related experience.
• Understanding of Federal and local labor laws.
• Proficiency in administering an HRIS; experience with SAP Success Factors and/or Work Day is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and manage a variety of tasks to achieve results.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in performing duties while adhering to strict confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desired Characteristics:

• Collaborative and able to interact with all levels within an organization.
• Flexible and embraces change to foster success.
• Strong problem-solving analytical skills.
• Team player, with high work ethic, ambition and commitment to win.