Human Resources Generalist

US Wire Group is the parent of three independent companies (five manufacturing facilities) which produce steel wire and cable/wire related products that serve many industries. The independent business model fosters entrepreneurship and growth and allows professional development at all levels. US Wire Group is part of the Metals Processing Group and wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC.

Our philosophy of developing a close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and to meet our customer's changing needs allows us to be leaders within our respective industries. Products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives, and an established network of independent distributors. Our company is diverse and has a solid management base, product/market niches and efficient manufacturing capabilities.

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with leadership in supporting the business unit. This position is located in Houston, TX and carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: full cycle recruiting, benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, labor relations and compliance.

• Partner with the HR Manager and Corporate Talent team to manage full cycle recruiting responsibilities, maintaining job descriptions and FLSA classifications, delivering pre-hire skills testing, tracking key talent acquisition metrics, and conducting productive exit interviews.
• Schedule and facilitate the new employee onboarding and integration process.
• Create a candidate experience that focuses on inclusive recruitment and hiring practices.
• Drafts and implements recruiting and hiring strategies to attract employees from diverse backgrounds.
• Communicate and administer an on-going performance management program using company delivered tools.
• Partner with supervisors and managers on corrective action, PIP’s, IDP’s and goal setting.
• Ensure all personnel transactions are entered into the Ulti Pro system in an accurate and timely manner.

• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Provide support and counseling to employees regarding job-related conflicts, problem solving and dispute resolution.
• Conducts and resolves complex employee relations issues by maintaining efficient, timely, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions and programs to increase employee engagement.
• Maintain and coordinate employee recognition and service award programs.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of HR related communications (Benefits/OE emails, policy changes, employee newsletter, and announcements, etc.).

• Conduct annual benefits open enrollment and other benefits related programs as needed.
• Coordinate the administration of all Leave of Absence programs and processes with third party administrator.
• Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA.
• Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work; relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason.
• Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Partner with HR leadership to monitor wage and hour rules, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Work with Corporate HRIS and Benefits to provide system support and troubleshoot system problems.

• Work closely with management and employees to provide guidance regarding policies, procedures, state, and federal regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain employee files ensuring documents and manuals are kept current, accurate, confidential and in compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Communicate and execute necessary changes to policies and procedures.
• Perform audit and compliance functions as…