Human Resources Generalist II

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:

Responsible for daily Human Resource functions to include, but not limited to, employee relations and recruitment and ensures the leadership follows the appropriate policies, procedures and legal obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Involved with documentation related to co-worker counseling, performance appraisals and other required documentation, as well as disciplinary action up to and including termination and making hiring decisions
• Help co-workers and supervisors settle work-related conflicts through counsel and recommendations
• Act as a resource to employees/leaders/managers regarding employee issues and interpreting Company policies, procedures and benefits
• May be responsible for one or more HRIS processes
• Assist in developing department goals, objectives and systems
• Contribute to ensuring that actions related to Affirmative Action compliance are in place and being adhered to
• Develop and place employment and other community related ads
• Assist in overseeing the on-site organization and coordination of production staffing
• Assist in monitoring and supporting company policies and procedures and federal/state regulations, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, sexual harassment investigations, etc.
• Conduct exit interviews with staff to determine if corrective actions may retain valued staff
• May contribute to any employee communications vehicles
• Participate in various employee training classes
• May coordinate and actively participate in new co-worker orientations, interviews or specific subject matter training
• Perform department audits
• Perform routine plant tours
• May perform other duties as necessary to support the HR function or Division
• Work with senior Human Resource management in a variety of employee relations situations; Offer recommendations for courses of action and resolution
• Assist in overseeing others in Human Resources and as the Designate in human resource management absence
• Primary focus for monitoring and updating the Affirmative Action Plan, as required
• Address and recommend resolutions to more complex issues involving any of the Human Resource programs (benefits, employee relations, etc.)
• May serve as the Editor for any regular employee communications vehicles
• May oversee/train others in the department or be the designated HR management representative in the absence of that management
  
  

Other information:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software
• Demonstrate confidentiality
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state employment regulations
• Ability to work weekends and off-shifts, as needed
• Ability to travel to other Benchmark locations, as needed
  
  

Education:

A 4-year degree in Human Resources or related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management; 3 years of experience in Human Resources (Level II)

Physical Location: Nashua, NH

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1700

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com .