This position is with Fab-Tech, Inc., an Exyte Group Company, located in beautiful Colchester, Vermont.
At Fab-Tech, we set the industry standard for manufacturing safe and reliable corrosive fume exhaust duct systems. Our PermaShield Pipe (PSP) is recognized worldwide as the premier solution for corrosive and hazardous fume exhaust needs. We are laser focused on safety and committed to providing our customers with the best, safest, most environmentally responsible products in the industry. We greatly value our employees and understand that providing the highest quality products and support starts with people who feel welcomed, safe, happy and professionally challenged.
This position will be on-site at Fab-Tech
IN A NUTSHELL
As part of the centralized HR team, the Human Resource Generalist will oversee a wide variety of HR functions, with a primary focus on Employee Relations. This person must be an approachable, knowledgeable resource for managers and employees, and help the company to successfully position itself to meet the ever-changing needs of a dynamic manufacturing facility and competitive marketplace.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Recruitment and Retention

• Work with Supervisors, Leads and Managers to assess their staffing needs.
• Perform new hire orientations and oversee the on-boarding program (new hire training and initiation).
• Work with HR team and Management to continually evaluate and improve recruiting and retention strategies.
• Work with HR Team and Managers to maintain accurate job descriptions and ensure legal compliance.

Employee Relations

• Assist managers with employee issues including performance improvement plans when necessary.
• Coach managers on employee relations best practices.
• Manage employee disputes, conduct and document investigations, and implement corrective actions (with employee manager) as appropriate.
• Be an available resource for employees to help them solve employment questions and problems.
• With the HR team, work on development and implementation of corporate culture improvements.
• Administer employee recognition program as well as provide feedback and guidance to Management about how to continually engage and motivate employees.
• Ensure familiarity with our EAP offerings and ensure all managers and employees have knowledge of and access to this important resource.
• Interpret company policies and procedures for employees and ensure compliance.

Legal and DOL Compliance

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Ensure required labor law postings are up to date and posted in common areas frequented by employees such as a break area.
• Maintain and monitor legal compliance in all aspects of Human Resources.
• Educate and assist managers with FLSA and DOL regulations to ensure organizational compliance.
• With legal, interface with Unions as appropriate.
• Manage relationship with external human resource legal counsel as necessary.

Employee Performance Management

• Assist HR in evaluating and improving existing performance management processes and work on improving review quality and feedback process.
• Counsel and train Managers on best practices for rewarding strong performance and improving poor performance.
• Coordinate the Annual Performance Reviews for the facility with managers and employees. This includes continuous performance management throughout the year.

Benefits and Payroll Administration:

• Responsible for timely communication around benefits and payroll related changes, updates and questions for local site.
• Work with Corporate HR & Payroll and Benefits Analyst to resolve any questions or issues.

Corporate Communications

• Work with senior management to ensure the appropriate verbal and written communications with employees.
• Participate in company status update meetings and or communications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May supervise HR related administrative positions.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of related HR experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current knowledge and solid understanding of best practices in the HR disciplines
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• High level of service-orientation and responsiveness is essential
• Demonstrable decision making and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion and uphold high standards of confidentiality
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

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GREAT BENEFITS!

• Competitive Compensation
• Annual Bonus Program
• Health Care: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account Options, and Health Savings Account that includes a company contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Sponsored Short/Long-Term Disability
• Company Sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time-Off & 9 Paid Holidays
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance

THERE’S MORE!
Onsite Physical Therapy, Onsite Resource Coordinator, Income Advance Loan Program, Employee Recognition Program, Fitness Club Discount, Wellness Incentive, Monthly Attendance Awards for Production Employees, Birthday/Service Recognition, Monthly Food Trucks and fun activities all year long!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who values a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, protected veteran, disability status, or genetic information.