Position Description

Job Summary

In this Sr. HR Generalist role, the candidate will be responsible for day-to-day HR Functions, serving as a resource to both employees and management to support the goals of the organization. As a member of the HR team this individual will be based out of our ABR HQ in Worcester, MA. Here, they will serve an integral & visible role supporting employees based on site & across the US & Canada within our Commercial Teams & other ABR-related activities.

This position is responsible for managing day-to-day Human Resources activities including, but not limited to: employee relations, recruiting and selection, HR Compliance, on-boarding, recordkeeping, training and development, compensation, benefits, leaves management, workers compensation and performance management. In addition, the person will deliver on human resources projects in support of ongoing business culture changes. Below are primary responsibilities:

• Assists with University Recruitment Strategies & Implementation to support our Technical Sales Training Program. In addition, once identified, the Sr. HR Generalist with work with the Training Team to coordinate on-site interviews, book candidate travel, manage candidate communication, and assist with onboarding once selection occurs.

• Maintain HRIS, ATS, Footprints, Data Integrity - updates for hiring, promotions, terminations, transfers, etc. to ensure timely updates, following Saint-Gobain and Worcester, Abrasives established policy and procedures.
• Due to the nature of work, working within the company's confidentiality policies and procedures is required, as is adhering to all Company and Government policies and regulations and in compliance with the Saint-Gobain commitment to business ethics.
• Maintenance & record-keeping of employee / HR files.
• Oversee and coordinate payroll functions (potential support for Jennifer - segregation of responsibility)
• Serve as subject matter expert to assigned client groups to assist with Invoice Procedure for HR-related charges.

• Lead off-boarding efforts to ensure smooth transitions for all employees exiting organization.
• Provide HR solutions support, process knowledge advice, and support to assigned client groups. Coach functional leadership in assigned client groups on issues including application of HR policies and processes, Restructuring, and employee issues to ensure consistency.
• Be excited to work on a cross-functional team to bring ideas and designs to life while working in an Agile environment.
• Use a mix of technical skills combined with the ability to build strong relationships across a global and diverse stakeholder base to be able to effectively handle multiple, competing priorities.
• Serve as lead in coordinating & facilitating events for client groups within scope of support (Retiree events, hiring events, Service Award Recognitions, etc)
• Works with Corporate to address benefits issues relating to the client group(s): (Medical/Wellness/Life-Disability/401K/Pension).

• 3+ Progressive HR Experience, or related/ transferable experience (Required)
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, and Time & Attendance systems (Required)
• Experience with Microsoft Office/Office 365 Systems (Required)
• 1+ Years Senior HR Generalist experience in Manufacturing Environment (Preferred)
• SHRM/PHR Certification (Preferred)

• Be excited to work on a cross-functional team to bring ideas and designs to life while working in an Agile environment.
• Be a Change Agent - This position requires passion for process improvement and a willingness to embrace what can be. To do this, the Senior HR Generalist will need to be a highly driven, self-motivated individual with a strong sense of discipline.
• Ability to cultivate & maintain relationships with key stakeholders & provide excellent customer service to assigned client group(s).