Human Resources Generalist

PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary: 

Coordinates all human resources activities.  Administrates employment, compensation, employee relations, benefits administration, training and all other human resources services by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Helps to administer various human resources plans, policies and procedures for all company personnel across Pennsylvania Division Plants.

1. Assists plant activities related to Human Resources issues with plant managers, production planning, engineering and various support department managers.

1. Follows compensation program; rewrites job descriptions, conducts compensation surveys, administrates performance review program, administrates salary bonus program.

1. Must maintain a continuous program of employee performance management to provide information to management

1. Implements personnel policies and procedures; maintains employee handbook policies where applicable.

1. Administers, maintains and oversees benefits administration to include all company benefits, claims resolutions, change reporting and re-evaluation of policies regarding cost effectiveness, information activities programs and other issues.

1. Maintains compliance to all federal rules and regulations including: EEOC, AAP, DOL Wage and Hour, FMLA, etc.

1. Coordinates the recruitment function for a location the organization for both hourly and salary positions.  This includes temporary, part time and contract consultants.  Oversees, new hire procedures, testing, selection, orientation and on-boarding activities.  Assists in employee relations counseling, exit interviews and termination processing.

1. Maintains departmental updates, reporting and records.  Participates in departmental meetings and attends other meetings as required.

1. Coordinates with the plant managers in procedure changes in personnel, benefits, disciplinary and termination practices. 

1. Has a working relationship with legal counsel to ensure that policies, procedures, reports, letters, actions, decisions and responses comply with Federal and State laws.

1. Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement activities, projects and programs.

1. Resolves technical, personnel and labor relations questions raised by various department superintendents and managers.

1. Performs other related duties as assigned and required.

Skills and Abilities: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfac­torily. The requirements listed below are representa­tive of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:   Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or other job-related material.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, and employees.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to graphically display charts or other representative materials to evaluate and measure program success.

Reasoning Ability:   Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities:  Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, established programs, etc.

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: 

Must possess a valid driver’s license for business travel, such as, customer visits, to attend required meeting, seminars, etc.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Occasionally enters manufacturing of plant where noise level is loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.