Sr Human Resources Generalist

Location: Holland, OH, United States 
Job ID: 90361 

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Sr Human Resources Generalist

Your main responsibilities

The Sr HR Generalist manages and supports a wide range of human resources functions including employee relations, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws and company policies. They serve as a key point of contact for employees and management, provide guidance on HR best practices, assist in developing and implementing HR programs and initiatives, and contribute to fostering a positive workplace culture. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of HR regulations, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Employee Relations and HR Consulting 
• Serve as the primary HR advisor to managers and employees on employee relations matters, performance concerns, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct and document employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Foster a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment that supports employee engagement and organizational success.
• Provide coaching to managers regarding employee performance, development, corrective actions, and leadership effectiveness.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership on sensitive employee matters and risk mitigation activities.
• Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness 
• Support the performance management process including goal setting, development planning, performance reviews, and succession planning activities.
• Partner with leaders to identify talent needs, development opportunities, promotions, transfers, and organizational changes.
• Facilitate career development discussions and talent review initiatives.
• Assist leadership in workforce planning and organizational design efforts to support business objectives.
• Recruitment and Onboarding 
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to support recruiting activities for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Assist with workforce planning, requisition creation, candidate selection, and onboarding efforts.
• Support internship, university recruiting, and early career talent programs as applicable.
• Ensure new hires experience a successful transition into the organization.
• HR Operations, Compliance, and Data Management 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Support HR audits, reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping activities.
• Maintain employee data integrity and assist with HRIS transactions and organizational updates.
• Ensure accuracy of job descriptions, position profiles, and organizational records.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and operational efficiency.
• Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Support 
• Provide guidance regarding compensation programs, benefits administration, and employee programs.
• Partner with managers and Total Rewards on promotions, transfers, organizational changes, and market-based compensation recommendations.
• Participate in annual compensation planning and employee communication efforts.
• HR Projects and Strategic Initiatives 
• Lead or participate in HR projects and initiatives that support organizational goals.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Support change management and organizational development initiatives.
• Serve as a champion for company culture, values, and employee engagement programs

What you bring

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, 
or related field - REQUIRED
• Master's degree, MBA - PREFERRED

Experience
• Progressive Human Resources experience, including substantial employee relations and 
generalist responsibilities - 3 to 5 years
• Experience supporting operational, manufacturing, supply chain, service, or multi-site 
environments preferred - 3 to 5 years
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and advising leaders on employee 
management issues - 3 to 5 years

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

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