The Human Resources Generalist provides tactical human resources support to employees and all levels of management. Responsible for supporting the organization by implementing and administering human resources programs and policies across all business situations. Provides tactical content in areas such as employee relations, compensation, recruitment and retention, and training. Responsible for implementation, measurement, and review of key HR processes and ensuring that these processes are administered consistently throughout all business groups. Primarily responsible for providing support to the HR Business Partner team.

At Chesterton, we have a laser-focus on the customer. This job impacts the customer by ensuring standardized HR processes are harmonized so that the customer can always be assured of working with the best, most-highly trained employees in the business.

Job Model:  Hybrid

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

• Drive completion of HR process administrative transactions with high level of efficiency, detail-orientation and follow through.

• Ensure that HR processes and procedures are consistently communicated and administered throughout all business situations.

• Support the organization by implementing and administering human resources programs or policies.

• Work collaboratively with HR central functions (compensation, benefits, talent management, and talent acquisition) to address business needs.

• Recommend appropriate employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer/employee relationship while promoting a high level of employee morale.

• Collect and analyze internal and external information to compare the organizations HR practices to those prevailing in the market.

• Ensure compliance to legal requirements and government regulations affecting the Human Resources function and provide appropriate information required for compliance.

• Complete personnel transactions and maintain associated records.

• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws or regulations.

• Perform support functions to Human Resources department as needed i.e. record keeping, mailings, answering telephones, referring messages.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Position has corporate-wide responsibility.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple time sensitive projects simultaneously.

• Makes decisions based on sound judgment.

• Accomplishes tasks through collaboration with HR Team and management.

• This role is part of a 4 person employee-facing team.

• Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

• Requires use and application of Human Resource concepts, principles, and theories.

• Ability to generate potential solutions to a wide array of problems and situations.

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.

• Administrative skills and strong attention to detail are critical. Every piece of paper in HR represents a big change in an employee's life.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, usually obtained from prior heavily administrative office work.

• Employment law knowledge and interest.

• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, internally and externally.

• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and rapidly changing priorities.

• Excellent presentation and motivational skills.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to Human Resource regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• 1-3 years professional HR experience, or significantly-related experience required.

• Interest in U.S. and state employment law

• Understanding of HR best-practices and human development theory/ organizational development/ adult development theory.

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 occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.: computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment.

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $55,000 - $57,000/annually depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($55,000 - $57,000/annually DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer  M/F/V/D. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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