Human Resources (HR) Generalist

As a critical contributor to the IW HR team, you will help drive the execution of our annual HR processes and support daily needs related to HR operations, recruiting & onboarding, employee relations, early career programs, employee engagement, and talent development. You'll work with employees at all levels, helping create a consistent and positive employee experience while reinforcing strong people practices across the division.

In addition to supporting the IW business, this role is part of the broader PCG HR community-providing exposure across the organization and connecting you with a collaborative network of HR colleagues and leaders. You'll have access to shared resources, guidance, and expertise across the HR function, making this an ideal role for someone who wants to grow their HR capabilities while supporting a dynamic and diverse business.

This is not a remote/hybrid position and will report to our Global Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio 5x a week.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain data integrity across HR systems (HR Cloud, Kronos, etc.)
• Assist with EEO and annual Affirmative Action Program (AAP) processes.
• Ensure HR practices comply with employment laws and internal policies.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports, metrics, and documentation.
• Assist with Leave of Absence management & tracking.

Employee Relations

• Promote positive employee relations and a safe, productive work environment.
• Respond to employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and HR programs.
• Support and/or conduct investigations and employee relations cases, partnering with HR Manager and Legal when appropriate.
• Provide guidance to supervisors on performance, conduct, corrective actions, and policy application.

Recruitment & Onboarding Support

• Partner with Talent Acquisition by reviewing job descriptions, interviewing candidates, and making hiring recommendations.
• Support onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires and transfers.

Talent Management & Development

• Support performance management cycles, including goal-setting, appraisals, and development planning.
• Partner with HRBPs and Centers of Expertise to execute talent processes and enterprise initiatives.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Support employee engagement efforts such as survey analysis, focus groups, and followup action planning.
• Provide on-site event, program and employee services support as needed.

Program & Project Support

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, HR project work, and changemanagement activities across the IW division.
• Assist in the execution of enterprisewide HR programs to ensure consistent adoption across US, Canada and Mexico.
• Provide program support for earlytalent initiatives, including R&D and Sales Leadership Development Programs and Technical Services Trainee Programs.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

Formal Education:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Academic Degree

Preferred:

• SHRM-CP certification or equivalent preferred

Knowledge & Experience:

Required:

• Must have 3-5 years of previous experience in Human Resources or a related field
• Must be knowledgeable in computer systems (Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and Power Point)
• Demonstrate skills in database management and record keeping
• Experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven work environment
• Strong Analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills

Preferred (may indicate preferred certifications):

• Working knowledge of employment law, AAP, performance management practices, and employee relations practices
• Proficiency with HR systems
• Knowledge and application of current HR trends, best practices, and compliance issues.

Technical/Skill Requirements:

• Must be knowledgeable in computer systems (Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access)
• Demonstrate skills in database management and record keeping.
• Creating onboarding programs.

• Demonstrate experience with legal documentation (Wage surveys, Performance appraisals/reviews, etc.)

Travel:

• Up to 20% as needed for meetings, training, or site support