Human Resources Generalist

Overview

REEL USA Corp. is the US entity of REEL International’s and a subsidiary of REEL COH Inc. based in Quebec, Canada, with more than 75 years of experience in the design, manufacturing, inspection, service, refurbishment and modernization of lifting and handling systems. With more than 3,000 employees contributing to the success of REEL globally, nearly 400 employees are in North America throughout USA and Canada.

This position is based in Springfield (Illinois) and will also provide virtual HR support to the Mobile (Alabama) office with some on-site support,
not to exceed 15%.

Join a growing company where your HR expertise will truly make an impact. Under the supervision of the Human Resources Director for North America, as our HR Generalist and primary point of contact for all HR matters, you’ll oversee the full scope of HR activities from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and talent development.

In addition, you will support the local management and promote REEL’s established health and safety programs to ensure a safe working environment.

• Talent Acquisition / Workforce Planning
  Manage the staffing, pre-employment, and onboarding process for new employees in Springfield and Mobile
• Talent Development
  Manage the training process and system for both sites
  Support HR Talent processes such as onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, talent review and succession planning
• Compensation And Benefits
  Assist with all annual wage increase actions
  Conduct open enrollment sessions to review benefit updates
  Manage the leave of absences and disability cases
• Employee Engagement
  Work closely with the management to promote a positive work culture
  Investigate complaints and conduct all necessary follow up as appropriate
• HR Compliance
  Ensure all administrative HR functions comply with federal, state and local employment laws
• Occupational Health And Safety
  Conduct health and safety onboarding sessions
  Deploy OHS prevention programs and action plans
  Analyze risks in the work environment and make recommendations
  Carry out safety observations, accident investigations and analyses and monitor preventive/corrective measures
  Manage workplace accident files for Springfield and Mobile

• Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Organizational/Industrial Psychology, or Business Management.
• At least five (5) years of work experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment.
• Professionalism, autonomy and excellent communication skills.
• Availability to travel to Mobile (AL) a few times a year (approximately 15%).