Senior HR Generalist

About this role

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

Scope of Position :  

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Senior HR Generalist is a customer-centered role supporting all levels of associates   on 3 shifts   at our Franklin, NH facility. The   Senior HR Generalist   is   responsible for   all HR activities   including :   managing employee data in   our   Workday   HRIS , associate communications, employment, orientation,   employee   relations, compliance efforts, investigations, safety compliance, and talent review and appraisal processes.   The Senior HR Generalist   will be an active member of the overall HR team and will provide support for all   on-going   HR projects and initiatives.   The Senior HR Generalist will foster a workplace culture that exceeds employee expectations and embraces a continuous improvement mindset.  

This position is   onsite   Monday through Friday   in Franklin,   NH   and reports to the HR Manager.   

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities : 

• Ensure compliance with   manufacturing-related   employment laws and regulations.  

• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures, taking into account the specific requirements of the manufacturing sector.  

• Provides support in compliance areas of human resources including but not limited to employee relations, job evaluation, compensation management, benefits administration, training, AA/EEO, leave management and ADA.   

• Collaborate with manufacturing managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies tailored to the industry for direct labor (full-time and contingent).  

• Conduct interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and   participate   in the selection process, with a focus on skills relevant to manufacturing roles.  

• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring   a seamless   integration into the manufacturing environment.  

• Maintains   a high level   of visibility, accessibility, and interaction with manufacturing team members.  

• Coach and counsel employees, front line leaders and managers on employee relation matters, performance   management   and conflict resolution.  

• Utilize an empathetic approach to understanding employee concerns, answer   questions   and help employees through organizational change.  

• Conduct investigations into employee complaints, providing recommendations for resolution. Partner with the legal team as   appropriate for   all ethics related issues.  

• Support the performance management process, providing guidance to supervisors and employees on performance expectations and development opportunities.  

• Support the implementation of performance improvement plans tailored to the manufacturing environment.  

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and efficiency.  

• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to drive operational excellence in HR processes and employee relations.  

• Partner with the manufacturing team to   identify   key   people   metrics to continually   monitor   and improve the employee experience.  

• Maintain   accurate   and up-to-date employee records and HRIS data, with a focus on manufacturing roles and qualifications.  

• Generate HR reports and analytics to support problem solving and discussion on the overall health of the organization.  

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration   or similar is   required .  

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience working in a manufacturing environment   required .   

• Experience using HRIS systems for data management and data metrics to guide decisions . Workday experience is a plus.   

• Ability to problem-solve and analyze situations to   identify   potential issues and propose solutions to mitigate risks.  

• Drive employee relations, performance   management   and engagement activities.  

• Demonstrated ability to train management skills and manager accountability.  

• Expert   organizational and time management skills.  

• An empathetic approach to understanding employee concerns.  

• Outstanding verbal, written and presentation communication skills.  

• Expert r elationship management and   demonstrated   ability to   establish   trust and credibility with designated employee group(s).  

• Maintains   highest   level of integrity, ethics and confidentiality,   flexibility   and adaptability to changing priorities and projects.  

• Expert   collaboration skills and ability to project   manage   within a larger Americas HR organization.  

• Enables and embodies curiosity with   a strong desire   to grow professionally, expanding HR professional toolkit.  

General Applicable Company Competencies   

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.  

• Punctuality and dependability.  

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.  

• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.  

• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.  

• Adherence to Watts’   seven   

• cultural   beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovati

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