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.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

You want to be an important member of a strong team of other makers who take pride in their work and support each other. The Human Resources Generalist will support 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. 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 and managers in Columbus and the three satellite locations in Maryland, Connecticut, and Minnesota.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)

1. Attract, hire and engage a no-equal workforce. (60%)

• 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 interview potential new hires. 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.
  
  

2. Elevate leadership capabilities and prepare the next generation workforce. (20%)

• Drive participation and engagement to ensure Learning and Development programs are successful and results in an increase in leadership skills and effectiveness. Support and/or facilitate onsite branch training.
  

3. Implement sustainable and scalable processes, tools and technology to enable effective HR delivery by increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of HR. (20%)

• 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.
  
  

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, Communication or Liberal Arts or other applicable degree/ or at least 5 years of equivalent work-related experience
  

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in progressive human resources experience with a focus on training, recruiting, employee relations, policy interpretation and administration, and performance management.
  
  
• HR partnership in a Union environment.
  
• HR Certification such as: HRCI/SHRM related Certification (preferred)
  
• Planning and organizing. Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives
  
• Accountability & Dependability: ability to be at work on time, and follow instructions, policies and procedures.
  
  
• Attention to Detail: ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task.
  
• Technical: basic computer skills with the ability to learn new programs as needed.
  
• Prioritization: manage multiple, simultaneous tasks and stay on track with associated due dates and deadlines for submission.
  
• Organization: application of physical organizational skills to maintain order and ensure safekeeping of important documents or proprietary information and property.
  
• Microsoft Applications : ability to perform intermediate level functions in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires 40% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Columbus, OH.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$66,600 - $106,600 / year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here:

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.