Human Resources Generalist

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At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

LOCATION:
Onsite in Burlington, WI at Rex Con, an Astec brand.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Provides support in all areas of the Human Resources department. Assumes ownership for the successful and compliant execution of the Employee Life Cycle.

• Ensure smooth, efficient onboarding process that sets new employees up for success
• Manage employee relations issues for assigned client group through effective conflict resolution management and investigations, and maintain comprehensive records
• Training and development tracking for assigned client groups to ensure the organization’s workforce is knowledgeable for achieving company goals and is compliant with applicable laws and regulations for Astec’s industry standards.
• Performance Management and Succession Planning oversight for incumbent’s assigned client groups.
• Monitor, track, and implement change management plans for employee engagement and satisfaction for assigned client groups.
• Ensure smooth offboarding of exiting employees within client groups that are compliant with Federal, state, and local labor practices.
• Ability to improve current HR processes to enhance HR efficiency and the employee experience for assigned client groups.
• Be the liaison for the hiring process with the recruitment team and hiring managers to ensure that vacant positions are filled in a timely manner using Astec’s interview practices and procedures, coordinate new hire orientation, liase with Astec’s HR COE’s to ensure employees are onboarded smoothly.
• Responsible for the management and compliance of the Astec 30-60-90-day onboarding program to ensure new employees are receiving a world‑class employee experience and to be proactive of any opportunities that will assist in higher levels of engagement and employee satisfaction within assigned client groups.
• Work collaboratively with assigned client group managers to develop and implement specific employee programs, policies, processes, and systems
• Conduct the HR portion of new hire orientation and provide new employees with a positive first impression of the organization, core values and organizational culture
• Act as a liaison between employees and management in assigned client group to address workplace issues to ensure a positive work environment is maintained. This may include handling employee concerns and conduct employee investigations when needed to assist in maintaining a respectful and collaborative work environment.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Collaborate with the assigned client group leadership, talent acquisition, recruitment agency and organizational development to understand the skills and competencies are clear for filling vacant positions
• Oversee the performance review process for assigned client group managers on effective feedback, and supporting employee growth through performance management systems.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Collaborate with EHS team to ensure that…