HR Generalist Kokomo, IN

HR Generalist – Kokomo, IN

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Human Resource Generalist. You will be responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level at the Kokomo, IN location. This role will carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruiting, employee relations, benefits, training and development, onboarding, policy implementation and enforcement and employment law compliance. The role will also act as a liaison between employee and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices, and regulations.

What you’ll do:

• Lead Human Resources activities for a three-shift manufacturing and warehouse operations


• Serve as a business partner focusing on brokering solutions


• Manage Talent acquisition process for salaried and production associates including recruiting, screening and interviewing applicants to fill requisitions, create and update job descriptions as needed, train hiring managers on Atkore's Recruitment and Selection process.


• Implement pro-active approaches pertaining to employee hiring and selection, and compensation in support of the goals and strategic objectives.


• Manage manpower planning and job movement related activities including processing employee data changes and interface with payroll on changes and employment related actions.


• Consult with managers and supervisors on absenteeism, turnover and workforce data and take actions where necessary.

• Steward and drive business and employee engagement and alignment, focusing on creating a positive associate relations environment and culture.


• Investigate and help to resolve Employee Relations issues and complaints, including Compliance Hotline investigations.


• Partner with HR and leadership teams to drive talent management and performance management, which includes succession planning, training and development, goal setting, performance review completion, etc.


• Align and contribute to the company’s Lean methodologies as well as participating in business or HR GEMBA walks and board metrics contribution

• Maintain human resource information system (Ultipro) records and compile reports from the database.


• Coordinate employee appreciation, recognition, engagement, and volunteer events/programs


• Collaborate with other HR functional areas in delivering quality support to the client groups.


• All other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field


• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in Human Resources. Must have experience in multiple HR disciplines.


• Manufacturing experience preferred


• Experience with Ultipro is a plus


• PHR or SPHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.


• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism


• Responsive nature with strong sense of urgency to handle matters quickly


• Detail orientated with the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively


• Interpersonal communications skills


• Ability to manage time and multiple tasks/priorities


• General knowledge of EEO, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, Workers Compensation, DOL and other related Federal & State laws


• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel


• Ability to effectively problem solve; ability to understand and analyze data to make decisions


• All associates must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Within 3 Months, You’ll:

• Complete your new hire “Immersion” so that you are ready to rock in your new role.


• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.


• Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

Within 6 Months, You’ll:

• Not only be known to everyone in your client group as their HR business partner, but they are ecstatic that they get to have YOU as their business partner.


• Be comfortable with the day-to-day activities necessary to serve your client groups.


• Have assumed ownership of one or more enterprise-wide initiative or HR best practice team.

Within 12 Months, You’ll:

• Have built a reputation as someone who is reliable, uses good judgment, hits deadlines, and has made mistakes that you’ve learned from.


• Have mastered your day-to-day duties and have not only taken ownership over one or more enterprise-wide initiative or HR best practice team, but you have actively made improvements.

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $60,960 - $83,820 . Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance


• Life insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability insurance


• 401k


• Paid Time Off


• Paid holidays


• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.