Kennametal · 15 hours ago
Sr. HR Representative
La Vergne, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader delivering productivity through materials science and tooling solutions. The Sr. HR Representative will serve as a primary contact for HR support, focusing on the full employee life-cycle and ensuring effective HR practices aligned with business goals.
ConstructionManufacturingMining
Responsibilities
Align site HR objectives with the business to drive organizational value; actively partner with site leadership, North American leadership and corporate human resource teams to drive continuous improvement towards expected business results
Partner with site leadership team to foster a culture of mutual trust and respect, maintaining the site's positive culture
Lead continuous improvement of site's employee engagement efforts, providing consultation and recommendations to key stakeholders in the areas of talent management, employee relations, change management, performance management, safety, wellness, and other people initiatives
Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training and work assessments
Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs
Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to:
Coach front-line supervisors through employee relations and performance management issues
Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3+ years of previous HR Generalist experience in a manufacturing or similar environment
Proven expertise in Employee Relations (ER) issue resolution and conflict management
Strong coaching and guidance skills for managers and employees to foster a positive work environment
Experience conducting investigations related to workplace issues, including policy violations and misconduct
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism
Knowledge of manufacturing labor laws, regulations, and safety compliance requirements
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple HR initiatives simultaneously
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to tailor message based on audience
Ability to build strong relationships and achieve results working with others
Must be able to operate with a sense of urgency with demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop and execute action plans and evaluate the results of action plans
Must have strong problem solving track record with the ability to drive to root cause
Ability to get things done through others while balancing the people and culture implications of change
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to stay on top of daily issues and move projects forward in parallel
PC proficient with the ability to navigate HRIS systems
Preferred
Success Factors experience preferred for HR system management, reporting, and data analysis
Company
Kennametal
Kennametal delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-02-27Post Ipo Equity
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Patrick S. Watson
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Judith Bacchus
Vice President and Chief Human Resources and Corporate Relations Officer
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