Human Resources Generalist

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for an Human Resource Generalist to be based out of Pendleton, OR. Reporting to Regional Human Resource Manager, the Human Resource Generalist primary focus will performing HR-related duties on a professional level in a manufacturing facility. This role will carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruiting, employee relations, benefits, training and development, onboarding, policy implementation and enforcement and employment law compliance. The role will also act as a liaison between employee and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices, and regulations.

What you'll do:

• Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, students and temporary employees; conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career-pathing program and writes and places advertisements.
• Consult with managers and supervisors on absenteeism, turnover and workforce data and take actions where necessary. Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions and helping resolve work-related problems
• Handle employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling and exit interviewing.
• Administer benefits and performance management systems, as well as safety programs
• Develop and maintain affirmative action program; prepare EEO-1 report annually; maintain other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Maintain and process payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Maintain human resource information system (Ultipro) records and compile reports from the database.
• Coordinate employee appreciation, recognition, engagement, and volunteer events/programs

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or any similar combination of education and experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with Ultipro is a plus
• PHR or SPHR or SHRM-CP certification a plus.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Responsive nature with strong sense of urgency to handle matters quickly
• Detail orientated with the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Interpersonal communications skills
• Ability to manage time and multiple tasks/priorities
• General knowledge of EEO, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, Workers Compensation, DOL and other related Federal & State laws
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to effectively problem solve; ability to understand and analyze data to make decisions
• All associates must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Within 3 Months, You'll:

• Complete your new hire "Immersion" so that you are ready to rock in your new role.
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
• Identify ways to strengthen the team's commitment to Atkore's core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

Within 6 Months, You'll:

• Not only be known to everyone in your client group as their HR business partner, but they are ecstatic that they get to have YOU as their business partner.
• Be comfortable with the day-to-day activities necessary to serve your client groups.
• Have assumed ownership of one or more enterprise-wide initiative or HR best practice team.

Within 12 Months, You'll:

• Have built a reputation as someone who is reliable, uses good judgment, hits deadlines, and has made mistakes that you've learned from.
• Have mastered your day-to-day duties and have not only taken ownership over one or more enterprise-wide initiative or HR best practice team, but you have actively made improvements.

Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!