Opportunity

Under the direction of the Sr. HR Manager, the Sr. HR Generalist has the primary responsibility of providing day-to-day HR support to Ann Sacks Tile & Stone, and is a key HR partner to specific client groups within the business. This position will support the linking of HR activity to the success and strength of the organization, interfacing at all levels of the business to bring HR activity into alignment with organizational goals.

This role is a trusted advisor, culture driver, and front line support for our Portland based manufacturing and corporate teams. Generalist duties to include employee relations, talent strategy, onboarding, policy & compliance, and HR administration.
SPECIFIC RESPONIBILITIES

HR Strategy
Participate in department and business meetings to gain insight into Ann Sacks’ business and strategic plans. Provide support to the development of Human Resource plans and actions to best align talent to achieve the business goalsDevelop long term talent pipeline and leadership succession plans for Ann Sacks Operations team
Employee Development / Relations
Partner with supervisors within client group on handling complaints, performance concerns, terminations, promotions etc. Conducts workplace investigations according to company standards, escalating to HR leader as neededServe as a key partner in driving the employee engagement process, including deployment of engagement surveys and action planning for key client groupsChampions recognition culture and participation in company rewards strategiesAct as a liaison between employees and managementMaintains and responds to general employee inquiries to specified service levels, utilizing good judgement to escalate to HR leader as appropriate
Recruiting & Integration
Recruiting process support and compliance, requests or creates new job requisitionsServe as liaison to recruiters for key positions, working with hiring managers on the selection process and overall recruitment projectHandle the pre-employment testing process for specific rolesManage temporary staffing agency relationships, in coordination with hiring managersDrive the new hire integration experience, including process support, manager support, and new hire check-ins
Policy and Procedure
Support the process of updating HR policies and procedures, which may include ownership of specific policy areas and/or updating projectsMonitor compliance with government regulations across multi-state population Monitor management compliance with HR policies and procedures Act as a liaison with the Kohler legal department as necessary
Administration
Serves as the primary owner of all personnel ACTs (transactions), working with functional managers to complete the processSupport org maintenance and headcount planning organization Maintain location specific compliance related to the HR function (with support from labor relations team) Maintain and organize general HR files, SOPs, and local employment recordsLiaison with payroll department to resolve employee concernsAssists with the creation of internal HR communications, trainings decks, meetings etc. Assist with special projects as needed
Training
Assist plant leaders in the development of specific trainings/orientations for manufacturing hires and supports Kohler manufacturing / supply chain training initiativesSupports annual ethics training delivery and tracking for manufacturing rolesProvides occasional training support (facilitation and/or content) to HR and Training teams to support employee development across all teams
Benefits Support
Advocates and drives employee wellbeing initiatives and participation Serve as liaison for workers’ comp, payroll, and leave of absence teams as needed Support general employee inquiries and liaison with Kohler COEs
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Skills to work independently and problem solve, utilizing good judgement. High level of organization and attention to detail. Skills to prioritize and meet deadlines. Communication skills to engage with others thoughtfully and build trust.