Human Resources Generalist (70% Recruiting) at WEG Electric Corp

Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Position Options: Human Resources Generalist (70% Recruiting)

Department: Human Resources

Primary Objective of Position:

The Human Resources Generalist (70% Recruiting) primary focus; management the recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates, to find qualified talent for Electric Machinery Company. The remaining 30% of responsibilities involves broader HR Generalist functions, such as supporting Payroll, Compliance and HR Policies. This is an �in-house� position, not hybrid or remote.

Major Areas of Accountability:

Recruitment (70%)

• Designs and implements Electric Machinery Company strategic recruitment plan.
• Manages the full recruiting lifecycle across Electric Machinery Company; helping managers find, hire, and retain quality candidates.
• Partners closely with managers and supervisors to gain a comprehensive understanding of the department�s hiring needs, meet competitive hiring goals and expectations.
• Sources candidates; job boards, social media | networks, platforms, and referrals finding quality candidates.
• Maintains database of candidate records; active and passive prospects, hired and terminated employees, and other designations.
• Generates weekly reports on recruitment activities; sourcing channels, time-to-fill, candidate quality, and other key performance indicators.
• Consults on selection and decision-making based on candidate interview feedback with Hiring Manager | Supervisor.
• Creates and extends job offers to candidates with explanation of offering and benefits packages, and initiates conditional offer packages and pre-employments activities.
• Continuously evaluates and enhances the recruitment process to streamline operations, improve candidate experience, and increase the effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts.
• Affirmative Action Reporting; yearly completion.
• Prepares new hire paperwork and coordinates onboarding process with new hire and Hiring Manager or Supervisor.
• HR Generalist (30%)
• Backup; weekly union and semimonthly nonunion pay groups.
• Payroll administrator as required; payroll processing and record-keeping.
• Other HR related duties as assigned by the Human Resources | Safety Manager or Senior HR Generalist.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor�s Degree required; preferred degrees include Human Resources and/or Business Management and four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 3 years� experience recruiting in Manufacturing environment.
• Proven recruiting experience as an In-house Recruiter and with Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills; spreadsheets, data bases, word processing software, electronic mail and internet search tools, and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SAP, and Payroll System.
• Self-starter with strong decision-making skills and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the company; clearly expressing ideas and concepts, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to be an ambassador and advocate of the brand, and showcase the value proposition, culture, and opportunities of Electric Machinery Company.
• Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize, and organize the work for optimal effectiveness and efficiency while meeting established goals and deadlines.
• Demonstrated strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency to achieve outcomes and exceed expectations, and persist despite obstacles and setbacks.
• Willingness to �roll up the sleeves� and do what it takes to get the job done.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities.
• Physical ability to attend off-site Career / Job Fairs.
• Must be able to lift Twenty-five (25) pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to climb stairs.