Job Details

HR Generalist

Provides HR support in areas such as recruiting, benefits administration, employee relations, training, development, orientation, data administration and documentation, talent management, HR compliance, and other related activities. Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

Job Summary:

• Support and promote company core values of honesty, professionalism, respect, trust and teamwork.
• Drive strong employee relations through frequent and clear communications, clarity of expectations, and promoting positive relationships among management and employees.
• Build and develop close relationships with cross functions.
• Interfaces and communicates with employees regarding basic HR policies and procedures.
• Assists employees and managers with routine HR questions and employee relation issues.
• Ensures work performed is in compliance with all HR regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to interpret and provide guidance regarding federal, state, and local employment laws/policy.
• Support a culture of fair and equitable employment practices.
• Performs benefit administration within policy and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates with payroll for pay and deduction related issues.
• Support and drive employee participation in company sponsored wellness programs.
• Responds to inquiries from third party vendors.
• Coordinates leaves of absences, tracking of time off and points.
• Administers off-boarding activities including exit interviews.
• Assists employees with the use of HR systems.
• Manages HRIS data and interface integrity.
• Carries out recruiting processes.
• Administers onboarding activities.
• Support EH&S officer in the implementation of safety initiatives.
• Administer worker's compensation process.
• Support the employee engagement strategy.
• Administer total rewards strategies.
• Carries out employee and manager training initiatives.
• Coordinates annual goal and appraisal processes.
• Engages and participates in HR related organizations.
• Participate in improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for storing and handling all Controlled Unclassified Information.
• Support all visitor and security policies.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and acceptable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Familiar with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of employment law, recruiting practices, benefits, FMLA, ADA, EEO, related industry trends and new developments, and state and federal statues regulating human resources functions.
• Problem solving skills.
• Computer literate in all Microsoft and Outlook programs.
• Experience with using and managing HRIS software and systems, preferably ADP systems.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities timely and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interactive communication skills.
• Organization skills, with emphasis on attention to detail.
• Team oriented.
• Understanding of confidentiality within the HR department.
• Ability to build trust and serve as an employee advocate.
• Conscientious, organized and meticulous - records must be accurate and maintained.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate internal procedures and policies.
• Understanding of Behavioral Interviewing Techniques.
• Ability to learn the basics of manufacturing processes within the facility.
• Ability to deliver training to employees.

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college in business or a related area, or equivalent years of relative industry experience.
• 2-3 years of professional experience in the HR field or a related area; manufacturing environment preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, etc.:

• SHRM or PHR certification preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

1505 Maiden Lane Joplin, Missouri, 64801 United States