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Human Resources Generalist

Marshalltown, United States

Job Requirements

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Job Responsibilities:

Supports HR and organizational initiatives including, but not limited to, performance management, talent planning, employee engagement, employee relations, turnover goals, and retention efforts.
Advise line managers on personnel procedures, policies, and best practices.
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Support career development initiatives and provide guidance on training opportunities.
Workday – supporting managers to utilize system effectively, upskilling colleagues where required or signposting to relevant support.
Investigate and resolve day-to-day employee relations issues, ensuring a positive work environment.
Supporting investigations and assist Supervisor/Mangers with disciplinary actions.
Provide advice to managers on wage structures and compensation-related queries.
Maintain accurate HR records and ensure data integrity in HRIS systems.
Employee engagement survey – support site with quarterly communications, roll out, involved in engagement activities and action planning process.
Track and monitor attendance issues.
Reviewing and updating job descriptions
Participate in the recruitment process, including job postings, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews, and onboarding.
Creation of employee data reports as and when required using Workday.
Regular contributor to site meetings and other site communications
Champion and administer the company Reward platform – Alkegen Appreciation
Collaborate with the HR team on various projects and initiatives to improve HR functions and employee engagement.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues in a union environment.
Working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and challenge the status quo in a fast-paced environment.
The ability to influence and engage.
Comfortable with analyzing data, identifying trends, and making appropriate recommendations.
Workday experience would be an advantage.
Demonstrated competency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to oversee sensitive information with confidentiality.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

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