HR GENERALIST II at Olathe

Job Description

Business Unit DescriptionSPX Cooling Technologies operates in 20 countries worldwide and is the worlds preeminent full-line, full-service cooling tower and air-cooled condenser manufacturer. Since 1883, Balcke, Marley, and Hamon Dry Cooling--the businesses that formed SPX Cooling Technologies--have generated more than 250 global patents in the global power generation, industrial, refrigeration and HVAC markets.Job SummaryThis positions primary purpose is to handle any human resources issues related to plant operations. Key responsibilities include providing guidance regarding personnel management and any issues related to manufacturing employees, including discipline, discharge, staffing, and training, as well as overseeing the on-boarding and hiring processes for the plants. Additional responsibilities include actively managing all labor agreements and coordinating any activities related to workforce reductions. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with HIPAA, FLSA, and other labor laws, as well as ensuring that labor costs remain at an acceptable and competitive level, and preventing work stoppages. The incumbent also periodically reviews the associate guidelines and recommends policy additions and revisions. Success in this role requires substantial experience in a manufacturing setting, outstanding communication skills, and strong capabilities in problem identification and solving. The successful incumbent maintains a good working relationship with employees and provides timely and accurate responses to employees questions.ResponsibilitiesManage human resources activities for manufacturing employees in both union and non-union areasRecruit, interview, and hire new personnel for the plantsWork with Safety Manager to ensure compliance among employeesServe as company representative in labor negotiations including the development of strategy and communicationActively manage all labor agreements via hands-on grievance involvementMaintain control of labor costs at an acceptable and competitive levelTake all necessary actions to avoid work stoppagesAssist in all activities and communications related to reductions in forcePeriodically review and recommend policy additions and revisions for associate guidelines as they apply to manufacturing employeesPerform other duties as assignedResponsible for all plant locations in the USQualificationsBachelors degree required; preferably in industrial or labor relations, business administration, or another related field3-5 years of progressive labor relations/human resources experience requiredManufacturing experience in union and non-union settings strongly preferred

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Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Olathe, Company: SPX.