Human Resources Generalist

HR Specialist

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the Role

The HR Specialist is responsible for supporting HR operations and implementing HR programs across the employee lifecycle. This role works independently on routine HR tasks and collaborates with teams to ensure effective service delivery. This job profile is intended for specialist professionals that apply advanced knowledge of a job area. Required to manage projects/processes independently with limited supervision. Typically coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals.

The HR Generalist serves as a trusted business partner and provides comprehensive human resources support throughout the employee lifecycle. This position partners with leaders and employees to administer and support employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, performance management, succession planning, benefits administration, payroll coordination, HRIS management, immigration processes, compliance, employee engagement, and organizational initiatives. The HR Generalist promotes a positive work environment while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Essential functions include serving as the primary HR contact for assigned business units, employees, and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and employment-related matters; providing guidance and coaching to managers regarding employee relations, attendance, disciplinary actions, investigations, performance concerns, workplace conflicts, and policy interpretation; conducting and documenting workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace concerns; maintaining confidentiality of employee information and sensitive company matters; partnering with leaders to support workforce planning, organizational changes, and employee communications; partnering with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies; coordinating recruiting activities including interviews, background checks, pre-employment screenings, employment verification, offer letters, onboarding, and new hire orientation; reviewing and approving wage increases in accordance with company compensation philosophy, salary structures, and departmental budgets, while ensuring internal equity and external market competitiveness; recommending compensation adjustments, salary structure modifications, and other compensation-related improvements; assisting with compensation planning, promotional increases, and annual compensation programs; serving as the primary liaison between assigned business units and Payroll; reviewing, validating, and communicating all weekly payroll changes, including new hires, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, leave activity, employee status changes, and terminations; assisting employees with benefit enrollment, qualifying life events, and benefit-related questions; serving as liaison between employees and benefit providers to resolve benefit issues; supporting annual Open Enrollment activities and employee benefit communications; assisting with leave administration, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and other applicable leave programs; maintaining accurate employee information within the HRIS; performing periodic audits of employee data, compensation records, payroll transactions, benefits enrollment, personnel files, organizational structures, and HR processes to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance; supporting internal and external audits; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies; supporting the annual performance management process; assisting managers with coaching, corrective actions, and Performance Improvement Plans; supporting succession planning initiatives by assisting leaders in identifying key talent, developing succession plans, and coordinating employee development activities; coordinating employment-based immigration processes with employees, managers, legal counsel, and outside immigration vendors; maintaining required immigration documentation and assisting with employment authorization compliance; developing and delivering presentations explaining the purpose, goals, and application of HR policies, programs, procedures, practices, and strategic initiatives; developing employee communications, HR guidance documents, and training materials; coordinating employee meetings, training sessions, HR initiatives, recognition programs, and employee engagement activities; recommending improvements to HR policies, procedures, workflows, and employee programs; participating in continuous improvement initiatives and special HR projects; assisting with preparation of HR reports, workforce metrics, and leadership presentations.

Secondary functions include supporting organizational design initiatives; assisting with annual budgeting and workforce planning activities; supporting compensation administration projects; participating in employee engagement and wellness initiatives; assisting with other HR projects as assigned; performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting multiple HR disciplines.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Experience using HRIS systems (Workday preferred).
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.

Additional expectations:

• Ensures timely completion of assigned HR deliverables and follows through on commitments made to leaders and employees.
• Maintains proactive communication with leaders, employees, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and other internal stakeholders to ensure HR activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Travel: Regular business travel will be required to all sites for supported employees.

What We Offer You

What We Offer You

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
• Health savings account matching
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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