HR Generalist Job at Briggs Equipment in Houston

At Briggs Industrial Solutions, our team members and our culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We believe our team members are the key to our success and we pride ourselves in hiring the highest quality people, placing emphasis on safety, ethics, integrity and respect. We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. We realize the decisions we make about investments and operating practices ultimately affect the lives of our co-workers, families and business partners. And like those who went before us, every one of us takes that responsibility seriously.

Businesses: Briggs Equipment, Briggs Earth & Ag, Briggs Truck & Rail, Briggs Warehouse Solutions

Mission Statement: Keep business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and above all else safe.

Value Proposition: We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. Our solutions experts help keep your business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and safe.

Values: Balance, Respect, Integrity, Growth, Grit, Safety

Competitive benefits:

• 401(k)
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Hands On and Virtual Training
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing

Simply stated, Briggs team members strive to do the right thing by exceeding the expectations of each other, our customers and our community.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The HR Generalist is responsible for a variety of HR functions including employee relations, performance management, and compliance. Ensures all Briggs Industrial Solutions standards are adhered to and executed consistent with company direction.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Partner with leadership to provide recommendations on performance management processes to include, policy violation warnings, performance improvement plans, staffing reviews, and succession planning
2. Establish accountable leadership through strong influencing skills, interpersonal savvy, and understanding of organizational dynamics and being results-driven
3. Act as a trusted advisor to Leaders when conducting performance reviews, offer guidance on creating and delivering feedback, goal setting for their team, creating a high performance and development-oriented culture
4. Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures
5. Organize and conduct an engaging onboarding orientation for new hires as an introduction to key systems, Company culture and benefits, and other important new-to-role information
6. Collaborate with hiring leaders and Talent Acquisition Specialists on interviewing candidates, managing job postings, and refining position descriptions for new and existing roles
7. Gather feedback from team members on their experience with the company. Analyze feedback with leadership to implement positive change and drive employee retention and engagement
8. Administer and support team members through the FMLA and ADA process. Monitor and track absence status, medical documentation to include accommodation requests, return to work date, and leave-related payroll processing
9. Partner with HR Specialist and/or HR & Recruiting Coordinator on offer letter generation and communication sheets for any position or compensation changes within the company
10. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relative to compensation, benefits, employment, payroll and worker's compensation. Support the development and communication of HR policies and procedures
11. Complete miscellaneous HR projects and other related administrative duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Knowledge & Competencies:

• Ability to influence in both formal and informal settings
• Excellent Customer Service and multi-tasking skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to work through projects and drive out efficiencies
• Working knowledge HR Generalist Functions
• Ability to work with multiple users at all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to details and high level of accuracy while maintaining short deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Visio

Previous Experience/Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 3+ years of current experience as a full cycle HR Generalist
• PHR or SPHR certified preferred
• Proven track record of driving HR excellence with a strong understanding of HR practices and passion for fostering a positive workplace culture

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment
• Frequent use of hands to manipulate the keyboard, telephone, files and other equipment
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds