Human Resources Generalist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The HR Generalist for Franklin Water Treatment, crafts and implements processes that create lasting impact to the Franklin Water Treatment (FWT) and Global Human Resources functions.

This role collaborates with FWT management to enhance various HR programs, including but not limited to recruitment, employee integration, benefits administration, and separation procedures.

Department Human Resources Employment Type Full Time Location US - Indiana - Avon Workplace type Onsite Reporting To Timothy O'Malley

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spearheads the recruitment process for hourly, non-exempt, and selected salaried positions across all FWT locations in the US, which includes overseeing applicant tracking systems, formulating recruitment strategies, conducting preliminary candidate assessments, and managing the interview coordination process.
• Cultivates talent pools and devises communication strategies to strengthen Franklin Electric's employment brand within the US.
• Ensures accurate data management and integrity within the HRIS (ADP).
• Oversees comprehensive new hire onboarding and orientation programs to elevate the recruitment experience for candidates and hiring managers, encompassing the refinement of tools, templates, and methodologies.
• Coordinates all aspects of employee separation and offboarding, including conducting exit interviews, managing employee communications, and liaising with payroll.
• Handles employee relations matters as delegated.
• Administers employee communications and data changes within HRIS, covering, but not limited to promotions, transfers, salary adjustments, and reporting alterations.
• Maintains personnel records across SharePoint, HRIS, and / or paper files as required.
• Generates reports and complies data as necessary.
• Drives assigned projects to successful completion, contributing to the achievement of regional and global HR objectives.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Skills and Abilities

• Independently and collaboratively plans the time, method, manner, and / or performance sequence of own work; may also occasionally assist in planning work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation
• Frequently makes decisions of both minor and major importance, which may affect the work operations of other employees and / or clientele to a moderate degree.
• Accurately and efficiently completes moderately repetitive tasks.
• Strong relationship-building skills in connecting with candidates and internal business partners
• Supports all Franklin Water Treatment locations in developing and implementing talent recruiting processes and developing selection tools
• Effective communication and consistent follow-up both in person and electronically with candidates, vendors, recruiting sources, and internal business partners
• Understands relevant laws affecting human resources and payroll, including but not limited to safety, medical and military leave, payroll, HIPAA, payroll, etc
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), workers' compensation laws, insurance and benefits laws, and other state or federal laws
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business and personal information.
• Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Utilizes common-sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions
• Deals with problems involving several known variables in situations of routine and nonroutine nature.
• Skilled at integrating our Global HR Purpose Statement and Guiding Principles into daily work, ensuring alignment with all HR activities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in human resources, business, or a related field (required).
• Three to five years of relevant experience in human resources, benefits, or a related field (required).
• Minimum three years experience managing recruitment of non-exempt and exempt roles (required).
• Prior experience with employee onboarding via mergers and acquisitions (strongly preferred).

Computer Skills

Intermediate : Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS (ADP), Online Recruiting and Sourcing (ex., LinkedIn, Indeed), Talent Acquisition platforms (PinPoint) and Learning Management Systems (LMS). PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is : Continually required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

and talk or hear. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand and walk.

• The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• 10% travel is expected for this role

The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• This position is not subjected to harmful environmental conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Dont feel like you check all the boxes in the job description? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries.

We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities!

Benefits

Franklin Electric is committed to offering its employees a comprehensive benefit package at a competitive cost. The Franklin Electric benefit program is designed to offer eligible employees the flexibility to select benefits that best suit their individual needs and goals.

Franklin Electric offers a generous and expansive benefit program, including employer sponsored disability and life insurance, as well as options for medical, dental and vision.

The benefit program reflects Franklin Electrics dedication to its employees and also offers a variety of voluntary product offerings on top of the basic benefit plan.

Finally, Franklin Electric offers a generous (k) program with a company provided match and service contribution for eligible employees.

Significant costs are assumed by Franklin Electric as part of its continuing commitment to provide a holistic benefit program.

Becoming a part of the Franklin team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth.

Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company, but more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference.