The Company

Imerys is a world leader in creating specialty solutions that improve everyday life through minerals. Our success is built on our people, and creating an environment where our 17,800 employees around the globe can thrive.

We passionately believe that our teams are at their best when they have the opportunity to learn, collaborate and find new ways to solve our customers’ challenges, no matter what part of the business they are in.
We can offer you a variety of work and real opportunities to make an impact and be part of our evolution.

If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com

Do you have HR experience in a manufacturing environment? This multi-site, HR Generalist position based in Niagara Falls, NY is an opportunity to utilize and expand your knowledge with a global company.

The HR Generalist will plan and administer policies relating to all areas of human resources activity as well as build effective relationships and develop a high performing and collaborative work environment while utilizing innovative methods and communications to achieve organizational goals and provide outstanding service in support of operational excellence multiple manufacturing plants.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Serve as a point of contact for all employees and provide guidance and assistance in matters related to employee relations. Provides effective coaching and guidance to line and department staff relating to employee concerns, problems, and disciplinary action to comply with company policies.

· Investigate and resolve employee relations problems, anticipate problems whenever possible, and develop, recommend, and initiate appropriate steps for resolution.

· Responsible for selection, recruitment, and interviewing of plant employees and works jointly with supervisory and department heads in the hiring of employees. Oversees adherence to EEOC and affirmative action programs and diversity goals.

· Works with top management to set long-term staffing goals and strategies.

· Works with Department Managers to develop and implement employee incentives and recognition systems. Well versed in employee engagement, recognition, training, and development.

· Plan and coordinate new employee orientations to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.

· Analyze training needs to design employee training and development including collaboration with safety programs.

· Guide management development efforts to ensure the management team has the skills and tools available to effectively execute the plant’s strategic plan

· Active participant in the plant management teams.

· Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of HR department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.

· Oversees maintenance of all personnel records. Ensures that rules concerning confidentiality and retention are followed.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS:

· Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to seek resources as needed.

· An approach to work that includes initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy and discretion.

· Ability to drive process improvement.

· Collaborative interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with hiring managers, candidates and peers.

· Must be adept at handling multiple priorities

· Proficient in Google products a plus

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelors Degree in Business, Management, Human Resources or related field.

· 5 + years experience in progressive HR roles in a manufacturing environment.

· Thorough knowledge of laws affecting human resources administration.

· 2+ years successful experience in labor relations environment, preferred

IMERYS... Mineral Solutions to create tomorrow's world. Imerys is a Paris based Global Leader, who transforms minerals into thousands of high valued specialty mineral products essential for our Customers.

IMERYS offers competitive benefits including: medical/dental insurance, 401K matching, paid vacation etc.

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.