HR Generalist

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, provides Human Resources support and assistance to assigned site or functional area, covering various human resource functions, including: recruiting, selection and staffing, employment and personnel documentation, compensation and benefits, training, employee relations, personnel research. This position will provide substantial support to interviewing and selecting new hires.

Essential Functions:

- Advises employees and managers regarding Phelps Dodge human resources policies and procedures. Handles employment issues, working closely with and counseling managers on how to respond to and resolve situations.

- Develops and implements recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill exempt, non-exempt and production openings within the site/functional area. Conducts preliminary selection processes (critiquing, screening and testing applicants) for employment.

- May conduct position audits and analyses.

- Conducts or coordinates new hire orientation.

- Conducts and analyzes exit interviews.

- Assists in the development and presentation of employee training in human resources and general management issues.

- May contribute to the development or recommendation for new and/or enhanced human resources policies and procedures.

- Performs other duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business, education or other related field requiring heavy interaction with people.

- Three years professional experience in an industrial environment in a HR or other position involving extensive experience in the selection of employees for hire.

- Possess and applies knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management.

- Skilled in comprehending and analyzing organization and procedural problems and in making sound recommendations and conclusions.

- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

- Able to utilize personal computers and associated software, including Human Resources Management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Criteria/Conditions(specific background and skills):

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

- Work is mostly performed in an office setting. Occasionally work will be performed in a mine or manufacturing plant setting. When working within the mine or manufacturing plant setting, incumbent is required to wear personal protective equipment in accordance with Phelps Dodge policies and practices.

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.

- Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday.

- Phelps Dodge promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing. ~cb~

- Must be able to travel as required.

Job Number
5520