HR Generalist

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist plans, implements, and administers policies relating to all phases of human resource activities (including recruitment and selection, policy/practices, discipline, personnel issues, compensation, training and development, performance management, health and safety, benefits, and legal compliance) by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.

• Keeps records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.

• Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions.

• Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate.

• Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.

• Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.

• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.

• Governs benefit programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.

• Trains management in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.

• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.

• Conducts and coordinates annual training and employee specific development.

• Responds to inquiries regarding company policies, procedures, and programs.

• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.

• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.

• Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.

• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram format.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.

• Searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.

• Punctuality and attendance.

• Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.

• Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.

• Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Three to five years’ related experience and/or training.

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.