Sargent Manufacturing in New Haven, CT has an open position for a Human Resources Generalist position.  Below is a summary of the position:

Summary of Position

Provide general human resources support for SARGENT and related group entities in New Haven.

Principal Responsibilities

• Payroll administration including new hire inputting and maintaining job titles and EEO codes.
• Manage performance review process including tracking, approval notifications and maintaining metrics.
• Assist with recruitment efforts including internal and external job postings, screening/interviewing, maintaining applicant testing tools, managing temps, offer letters, background checks, new hire prep and orientation.
• Taking ownership of applicant tracking system including generating requisitions, developing/updating job descriptions, applicant flow, EEO reports, recruitment metrics and preparing affirmative action plan.
• Maintaining monthly headcount and org charts.
• Managing employee recognition programs.
• Providing ad-hoc reports and analysis including governmental reporting, salary, benefits and policy benchmarking.
• Managing unemployment and workers compensation claims.
• Back-up Benefits Coordinator in administering health, welfare and retirement plans.
• Identifying appropriate training programs and coordinating onsite/offsite training sessions.
• Managing production of quarterly newsletter.
• Planning a variety of company events.
• Special projects as needed – such as developing HR intranet, managing employee surveys and leading HR kaizen events to identify efficiencies in processes and procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5+ Years generalist experience including interviewing/selection
• BS Degree in Management or related field
• Utmost attention to detail and confidentiality
• High degree of accuracy
• Strong PC and communication skills
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be flexible, service-oriented and have a strong sense of urgency
• Manufacturing experience desired. Experience in union environment is a plus.

Possible areas for growth and/or specialization:

- Benefits administration
- Recruitment and training

- Implementing new HR systems

- Back-up to HR Mgr for employee and labor relations

- Long term:  Become #2 HR person at the operating unit level

- Long term:  Possible multi-plant responsibility and/or relocation

If you are interested, contact Janice Tantimonico at (203) 562-2151 or via email at:  JTantimonico