Job Description:

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Pursuing novel ways to solve challenges is what drives the people of Ferro. It’s what makes us a leading functional coatings and color solutions provider with worldwide reach. It’s what makes us a career destination for the brightest minds. And it’s why we’re trusted by customers to be a catalyst for achieving exceptional performance.

Our values center on customer focus, accountability, innovative thinking, and collaboration.  These values are core to the way we operate around the world, and we believe they fuel our success.

We’re always looking for new associates to join our team of innovative thinkers, committed to delivering performance and helping us achieve our vision.

Job Description 

Summary/General Job Description/Mission: This role will be responsible for the daily activities of the site HR department, oversee recruitment, employee development, employee relations, policy interpretation, benefits administration and legal compliance and partner with site business managers to develop, attain, and communicate the site business strategies to employees.

Responsibilities Related to the Job: 

• Interacts with hourly Union employees, as well as salary employees to demonstrate their concerns and ideas are heard and to serve as a clear line of communication between employees and management.


• Conducts the recruitment and development effort for employees to meet business direction and goals and immediate and long range human resource needs.


• Plans and conducts new employee orientations to foster positive attitude toward company goals.


• Assesses, recommends, plans and conducts employee development training as necessary.


• Oversees maintenance of site personnel records, benefit plan participation, personnel transaction records and associated recordkeeping.


• Serves as a site Workday Administrator and first point of contact for related needs and updates


• Responds to inquiries regarding company policies and procedures and communicates responsibly to workforce.


• Administers compensation and performance management system according to company and budgetary guidelines


• Serves as a support for site payroll function and has workable knowledge of Workday timekeeping system.


• Performs local benefit administration to include claim resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees.


• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions to ensure compliance.


• Coordinates and participates in company-wide activities including holiday events, service awards and other recognition programs.


• Dotted line reporting to the Corporate Compensation Manager to assist with tactical tasks associated with compensation.


• Other duties as assigned to support North American Human Resources Team.

Social Responsibilities: 

• Maintain compliance with Ferro’s Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety other regulations


• Act according to the Ferro’s Values & Behaviors

 

Required Qualifications and Knowledge: 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field


• 5-7 years’ experience in Human Resources in an manufacturing environment is required. 


• Candidates must have a knowledge of human resources and employment law & policies.  Previous work experience in a Union manufacturing facility required.


• Preferred expertise with HRIS software.


• Position requires strong PC, analytical, decision-making and communication skills. 

Competencies:

• Strong leadership skills


• Ability to develop positive working relationship at all levels of the organization.


• Must be able to apply conflict resolution methods, use consensus building skills to improve overall communication, and practice and promote integrity and ethical behavior to promote a positive working environment. 


• Good organizational skills


• Ability to multi-task, make priority decisions and solve problems in a fast paced, dynamic environment


• Ability to act as a change agent

Travel Requirements:  20% - 25%

Physical Demands and Work Requirements: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Minimal travel required. Must be able to travel with in the domestic US via commercial airline and automobile.


• Work is predominantly performed in an office setting, must be able to traverse a production environment including wearing appropriate PPE. 

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U.S. Disclaimer:   This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Location

US - Cleveland, OH

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