HR Generalist

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HR Generalist

Charlotte, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1026

About the Company

Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions and we have just opened a new manufacturing facility in Charlotte, NC. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems. At AVL, our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust. Our mantra of "We are one team" is lived by every employee, every day.

Job Summary:

As our HR Generalist, you'll play a hands-on role in building the HR foundation at our new AVL manufacturing facility. You'll support daily HR operations, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, administration and compliance. This is a great role for someone who loves people, is organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-first environment.

This role will appeal to a growing HR professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, sees challenges as opportunities, believes in the value of continuous improvement and is looking to further develop themselves as a valued partner through a variety of HR experiences.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist with the ability to lead the administrative responsibilities for what will be about 800 employees. This role demands a people-centric professional capable of helping build out the HR functions at the new facility and supporting the HR Manager in various duties. This role reports to the HR Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the full employee lifecycle
• Lead new hire onboarding and orientation
• Assist employee relations issues that may arise
• Administer timekeeping and attendance tracking
• Answer employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and payroll
• Maintain employee records for new hires, promotions, terminations, leave of absences, etc and ensure data integrity in HRIS system (ADP)
• Ensure compliance with labor laws (NC, federal) and internal policies
• Manage relationships with insurance, HRIS, etc.
• Help roll out HR projects, programs, and events

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of Human Resources experience
• Knowledge of US employment law and compliance laws
• Resourceful, innovative, and persuasive.
• Flexibility to quickly shift priorities and juggle simultaneous requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively tactically in support of short- and long-term business priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration and adaptability are important
• Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing, and/or construction environment is considered an asset
• Knowledge of ADP is an asset

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.