Human Resources Generalist

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

About

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will support the Human Resources team with all phases of day-to-day Human Resources management activities such as recruiting, onboarding, compliance with policies and local/state/federal laws, employee relations, Workday administration and terminations. This role will support the West Chicago and Canada locations. As the Human Resources Generalist will ensure the company’s culture is considered in all actions, decisions and interactions in which he or she is involved, and continually look for opportunities to improve processes which provide better results for the benefit of employees, managers and the company overall.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Attract, hire and engage a no-equal workforce (50%)

• Work with leaders to create/maintain concise, well-written job descriptions to ensure team or department responsibilities are analyzed and accurately reflect the role. Respectfully challenge leaders on skills, competencies and experience to ensure the appropriate levels are identified.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of level cutters to ensure employees know the skill levels required by the organization for promotions and effectiveness in the role.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Hiring Manager to source candidates using various, relevant sourcing methods. Screen, interview, and qualify potential candidates. Suggest and adapt to more efficient and effective sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding processes and techniques.
• Mediate disputes and assist employees in addressing concerns with managers. Maintain in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Conduct thorough and legally defensible investigations. Anticipate problems whenever possible, and develop, recommend and initiate appropriate steps for resolution.
• Manage the day to day relationship with contingent workforce vendors and be the functional contact for all temporary workforce issues and questions. Ensure Affordable Care Act compliance with vendors.
• Drive and Support a Values-Based Culture
• Support and properly apply and enforce Simpson policies and practices. Assist in the establishment of new policies as needed.

• Implement human resources programs by providing Human Resources services, including talent acquisition, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, EEO compliance, and employee relations.

• In partnership with L&OD, ensure the success of the Strong Leaders and Emerging Leaders programs. Drive participation and engagement to ensure program is successful and results in an increase in leadership skills and effectiveness. Support and/or facilitate monthly step up sessions as needed.
• Coach/Mentor HR Coordinators and employees within your branch.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, HR, Communication or Liberal Arts or other applicable degree/ or at least 5 years of equivalent work-related experience
• At least 5 years of experience in progressive human resources experience with a focus in training, full cycle recruiting, employee relations, policy interpretation and…