Human Resources Generalist - Fishing

What you will be doing:

As an HR Generalist at Johnson Outdoors in Eufaula, Alabama, you'll play a pivotal role in managing daily HR activities, employee relations, learning and development, organizational design, and total rewards. You'll contribute to creating a positive work environment and supporting the company's growth.

Johnson Outdoors is home to Humminbird, America's favorite fish finder. With over 40 years of experience, Humminbird provides cutting-edge sonar technology, accurate lake maps, and charts. The collaborative work environment fosters innovation, employee satisfaction and fun company events.

You will be responsible for executing and supporting a variety of human resource functions including recruiting, benefits, talent development/training, employee relations, compensation, succession planning, compliance, safety and record management. You will also provide guidance to management and employees on routine to moderately complex human resource issues, concerns, policies and practices in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, standards and regulations.

• Administer assigned location's employee benefit programs including training employee, troubleshooting issues, and answering employee benefits questions.
• Create recruiting plans for open positions and identifies effective recruiting tools and sources. Performs recruiting, new employee orientation and onboarding for all levels of employees.
• Provide routine to moderately complex counsel to managers and their employees on employee relations, HR programs, procedures, grievances, and/or employment related issues.
• Facilitate learning and development programs and processes by facilitating sessions, assisting in the development of learning programs and maintaining training records.
• Assist in the overall development and execution of the performance management program. Implements, administers and coordinates the performance review process, systems and procedures.
• Perform routine to moderately complex analysis on the workforce, human resources trends, best practices and compliance. Develops various related human resources reports, presents findings and provides recommendations to management.
• Coordinate and administer employee health, wellness, safety plans and initiatives for the location.
• Implement and communicate various human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations.
• Ensure all human resources documents, files and records are up-to-date and maintained according to company policy and relevant regulations.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
• Participate in and coordinates simple to moderately complex projects by clarifying project objectives, setting timelines and schedules, conducting research, developing and organizing information and evaluating project success.

What you will need to succeed:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business management or equivalent.

Experience: Typically requires 2 years of human resources experience in administering multiple of the following functions: recruiting, benefits, talent development/training, employee relations, compensation, and succession planning.

• Strong knowledge and experience in administering a variety of human resources functions including recruitment, training, benefits, compensation, performance management and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment related regulations and experience in maintaining/ensuring compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management to provide human resources counsel, manage employee relations issues, implement/administer programs, provide training and work on project teams.
• Ability to make presentations or facilitate sessions for all size groups via the web or in person.
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office, with exceptional Excel skills - ability to utilize advanced features including linking worksheets, pivot tables and moderately complex calculations. Ability to create and run reports to support human resources needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to achieve established deliverables within established timelines.
• Ability to function effectively within a matrix organization.

A few pointers about our culture:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out there.
• We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about inspiring people to actively engage with the amazing awe of the outdoors again and again.
• We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.
• We value diversity and team members who are willing to wear multiple hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask for help, to assist others and work together.

What you will receive:

• Share in the company's success - Competitive base salary, with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, eligibility for annual pay increases, and employee stock purchase plans.
• Find your work/life balance with generous paid time off and holiday benefits, health insurance and wellness plans.
• Further your career with training opportunities including our tuition assistance program.
• Plan for your future with our 401k with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, life and LTD insurance, employee stock purchase plan, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us:

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries, and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems; and Eureka!camping and hiking equipment. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $663 million global enterprise with around 1,300 employees across 18 countries.