Human Resources Generalist - with a focus in training & development

Company Overview
Ran-Tech Engineering & Aerospace is a leading aerospace manufacturing company dedicated to producing high-quality sheet-metal and machined aerospace assemblies for the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft, aero structures, and defense platforms. Guided by core values of commitment, responsiveness, teamwork, dignity, and respect, we strive for managed growth through innovation and operational excellence.

Hours for this position are Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm. This is an in-person, in-office position with no opportunity for hybrid or remote work.

Job Summary
The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for performing HR related duties on a professional level and provides support to the management team. This position has the following responsibilities: training & development, recruitment, and onboarding. The incumbent will also assist the HR & Training Manager with employee relations, benefits administration, and employee engagement.

Essential Functions

• Partner with Department Managers to assist with course training materials, including but not limited to creation, implementation, maintaining, reviewing, and audit/testing.
• Maintain accurate training documentation, and initiate revisions to training courses as needed.
• Assist the HR Manager with company-wide open-enrollment sessions, scheduling, and coordination of all annual testing, exams, and training.
• Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.
• Review employment applications to open job listing and job descriptions, to match applicants with the job requirements.
• Select qualified job applicants and refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate, and schedule interviews.
• Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities at time of offer.
• Conduct reference checks, background check, and drug screening after receipt of signed offer.
• Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork. Schedule or conduct new employee orientations.
• Assist the HR manager in preparing and maintaining employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions.
• Inform employees of benefits offered within 90 days of service and assist in the enrollment process accordingly.
• Assist the HR Manager in addressing employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
• Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.
• Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA), and Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) to assist the HR Manager in communications and employee understanding.
• Ensure compliance with COBRA guidelines by preparing letters and other paperwork as directed; receives and records COBRA insurance premium payments.
• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
• Ability to maintain professional integrity and exercise discernment regarding interactions with employees.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work on-site, in-person for all shifts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security certifications per company requirements.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and produce quality work.
• Ability to behave respectfully and work collaboratively with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty identified above 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.

• Present a positive attitude exemplifying Ran-Tech values of commitment, responsiveness, teamwork, and dignity and respect.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Highly Desired Attributes:

• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to operate most standard office equipment.
• Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration required, and a minimum of three years of job-related experience, preferably in a human resource department.

Language Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English.

Math Ability: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as well as the ability to convert units of measures.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Google Chrome, in an updated Windows environment; General understanding of enterprise software (ERP/MRP systems).

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be encountered by an employee in successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus and discern color variations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use stairs.

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 essential functions. Employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear protection, and/or gloves within the manufacturing environment. The noise level in the shop work environment is usually moderate but may reach higher levels depending on machines operated and work performed – hearing protection may be mandatory in some areas. The office work environment noise level may see levels approaching moderate in some areas.

Benefits Available 1st of the month, following 60 days:

• 75% Company paid Medical for Employee Only; 60% Company Paid for dependents
• 50% Company paid Dental & Vision

What else sets up apart? Read on my friends!

Perks Include:

• Precision Performance Equipment
• New, Clean Facility
• Climate Controlled Production Floor
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Company Wide “Fun Days”
• 8 Paid Holidays – including 2 days at Thanksgiving & an annual floating holiday!

Other Compensation Can Include (subject to company policy):

• Employee Incentive Program (annual bonus)
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Years of Service wage incentives

Benefits Available following 90 days:

• Sick Time
• Vacation Time (2 weeks to start)

Why join us? We believe in our team! Ran-Tech is a special place. Many of our people have been with us more than 5 years – some more than 10 years! We are looking for long-term employees that want to join a professional team. We recognize that key to our future success is to employ the right people to be part of the Ran-Tech team. Will our next team member, be you?

To apply, please email your résumé.

For more information about Ran-Tech, visit our website at www.rantech.net

Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen (including cannabis).

Candidates must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

Ran-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status.

“Ran-Tech is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

We are a fragrance-free workplace

Recruiters: No solicitations

Pay: $31.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Human Resource Assistant: 2 years (Required)
• Training & development: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Clackamas, OR 97015 (Required)

Work Location: In person