Human Resources Generalist-Canonsburg, PA

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Generalist to join the Power & Thermal Management Division in Canonsburg, PA. This Human Resources Generalist position provides day-to-day HR support to hourly production employees and front-line leaders in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role serves as an accessible first point of contact for HR-related questions, supports employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, attendance/timekeeping matters, and HR processes, while partnering closely with the HR Manager to ensure consistent and compliant HR support for local operations. 

• Partners with the HR Manager to support supervisors, managers, and other leaders within the organization to achieve business objectives through the HR function.

• Provides day-to-day HR support to hourly production employees and front-line leaders in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, serving as an accessible first point of contact for HR-related questions, concerns, and routine employee relations matters.

• Addresses HR-related questions as a first contact and resolves issues in a timely manner and/or escalates them to the appropriate internal department as needed.

• Advises managers regarding disciplinary action, company policies, procedures, and practices.

• Maintains knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures, and state and federal labor laws applicable to assigned areas of responsibility. 

• Presents HR related topics in a variety of group settings (e.g., quarterly plant meetings, new hire orientations, benefits enrollment sessions) 

• Supports various HR initiatives such as onboarding activities, annual merit process, annual performance review process, open enrollment, and other organizational reviews.

• Responds to, investigates, and resolves employee complaints and employee relations issues, such as equal opportunity and harassment claims, and implements conflict resolution strategies.

• Partners with supervisors to ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.

• Supports recruitment and hiring processes for non-exempt production roles, including interview coordination, candidate communication, pre-employment processes, and partnership with recruitment and hiring managers.

• Maintains accurate employee records and HRIS data; prepares routine reports related to headcount, turnover, attendance, open positions, and other workforce metrics as needed.

• Administers leave of absence programs including but not limited to; FMLA and short-term disability.

• Maintains regular visibility on the production floor and supports employees and supervisors across multiple shifts, including occasional early morning, evening, or off-shift support as business needs require.

• Assists the Human Resources department on other assignments and/or special projects as requested.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Able to influence, build trust, and manage conflict. 

• High attention to detail and able to handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally 

• Ability to take initiative; strong analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to build relationships, attract candidates and make selection decisions.

• Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

• Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels, including hourly production employees and front-line supervisors. 

• Strong follow-through and ability to manage multiple priorities with changing business needs. 

• Sound judgment and ability to recognize when to escalate sensitive or complex matters.

• Ability to use MS Outlook, Word and Excel proficiently.

• Excellent organizational skills, facilitation skills and solid knowledge of HR related laws and regulations. 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience working with reporting capabilities in an HRIS system (Oracle, preferred).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources (or related field of study)
• 3+ years’ experience in a Human Resources role
• Previous experience with recruiting non-exempt and exempt level roles
• Previous experience in supporting an hourly workforce
• Manufacturing experience preferred