HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Covantics

We are a technology leader specializing in the manufacturing and processing of the industry’s highest purity quartz, fused silica and other high-end materials such as ceramics and composites. With locations in Europe, USA and Asia, we manufacture semi-finished products, complex system components and custom-tailored solutions made of quartz glass, fused silica and ceramic materials. They are used in the data transmission and telecommunication industry, the production of specialty optical fibers for industrial and medical applications, semiconductor manufacturing and optical applications among others.

Seeking a diligent Human Resource Generalist to join our HR team in Chandler, AZ. The ideal candidate will excel in recruiting, talent management, and navigating employment laws while embracing our values and advancing our company culture.

What is Required for the Role:

• Develop scalable recruiting processes, standardize interview questions, and provide training to hiring managers and interviewers to improve recruitment efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate with department managers to enhance talent acquisition strategies, with a focus on increasing diversity and quality of candidates.
• Contribute to strengthening Heraeus’s employer brand and culture by creating programs that promote employee engagement and align with company values.
• Forge connections with industry networks and external partners to bolster the Heraeus employer brand.
• Oversee the onboarding process to ensure a seamless new hire experience, including background checks, employee orientation, and fostering initial employee engagement.
• Address employee relations inquiries and grievances, assist managers with performance management, and handle sensitive investigations with professionalism.
• Ensure HR practices are in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Participate in employee orientation, HR program administration, and data audits.
• Support the development and update of local HR policies, staying informed on HR trends and legislative changes.

What is Required for the Role:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, plus at least 3 years of relevant HR experience.
• Strong experience with full-cycle recruiting and talent sourcing, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• A good understanding of employment laws with a commitment to compliance and ethical practice.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn HRIS and talent management software quickly (experience with SAP is desirable).
• Analytical thinker with effective problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Discretion in handling confidential information and building professional relationships at all levels.
• Preferred: HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) is advantageous but not required.