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Primetals Technologies · 1 week ago

Human Resources Generalist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. is looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join their team. This role supports the HR department by managing HR programs and policies, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and providing guidance on HR-related matters throughout the employee life cycle.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Oversee onboarding and offboarding procedures, including personnel transactions, employee orientations, documentation, and maintaining compliant records

Address employee concerns and inquiries, offering guidance and solutions to foster a positive and professional work environment

Review and revise HR templates to incorporate policy, legal, and organizational updates

Participate in HR projects such as policy development, process improvements, and other initiatives

Interpret and enforce company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws

Keep precise and current employee records, including personnel files and HRIS entries

Assist in identifying training needs, support the development of employee training programs, manage the course catalog in the company’s Learning Management System (LMS), and track completion

Facilitate, communicate and promote employee training opportunities and resources

Oversee the management of learning course assignments, enrollments, and reporting within the LMS to ensure HR and Legal compliance

Create reports on HR metrics, trends, and HRIS-tracked activities for management review

Support the performance review process by guiding managers and employees on goal setting and performance improvement plans

Manage the HR general mailbox by promptly acknowledging inquiries, providing guidance, and supporting overall employee communication and messaging. Escalate concerns when needed

Monitor and troubleshoot time clock issues, verify hours for accuracy before payroll processing, coordinate corrections with managers, and ensure timely approval of bi-weekly timecards. Manage employee leaves of absence in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policies, including communicating and tracking eligibility and documentation. Coordinate with third-party administrators, communicate status, and explain return-to-work requirements to employees and managers

Support payroll processing by reviewing employee status changes, new hire tax documents, and data updates, including adding pay codes for unique or non-standard compensation scenarios such as bonuses, retro pay, leave of absence, and running necessary pre-open and pre-check payroll reports before approving the final payroll register

Monitor leave usage and ensure accurate payroll entries and benefits adjustments throughout the leave period

Coordinate with payroll managed services to handle off-cycle checks, corrections, and urgent payroll adjustments

Manage employee recognition programs, including data handling, award distribution, and reporting

This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive, and an employee may be required to perform other relevant duties as assigned

Qualification

HRIS proficiencyFederal employment law knowledgeLeave of absence managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyHR certificationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in HR operations or related roles

Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations

Experience supporting leave of absences in collaboration with a third-party administrator

Proficiency in HRIS platforms, including experience managing employee data, processing transactions, running standard to moderately complex reports, and supporting system accuracy and data integrity

Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) and effective presentation abilities using PowerPoint and other Microsoft applications

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism