Job Description:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for HR Generalist activities for 300 person two shift manufacturing and office environment facility including: recruitment & selection, onboarding, associate relations, coaching, performance management & corrective action, teambuilding, leadership & organizational development, change management, training, exit interviews, etc.


2. Provides both strategic and day to day tactical HR support for employee base.


3. Initiates proactive partnerships with business and management leaders to identify opportunities to improve business results.


4. Facilitates talent & succession planning, career pathing, job evaluations, promotion recommendations, merit planning cycles, salary surveys and other project management activities.


5. Examines organizational structures and work processes and recommends ideas for improvement.


6. Assists and implements strategies to retain key associates and create a positive and productive work environment and culture with a focus on talent management & retention. 


7. Manage performance review process for hourly employees, including alignment meetings, and assessing the reviews.


8. Work with supervisors and management team to monitor performance management process including identifying and addressing performance issues and management of performance improvement plans. Responsible for driving talent management action plans to optimize employee performance.


9. Together with the HR team, shares responsibility for recruitment, selection and onboarding of talent for all levels of the organization.


10. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of industry and HR trends, standards and “best practices.”  Stays abreast of applicable human resources regulations and trends; utilizes this knowledge in day-to-day activities.


11. Researches, introduces and implements new human resource programs and initiatives across the business.


12. Assists in management of community relations activities with local school districts, colleges and universities to strengthen Elgin Sweeper's presence and contributions to the community through internship and career expo participation.


13. Participate in new hire orientations/coordinate onboarding schedules as required.


14. Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field required; Masters, PHR or SPHR preferred.


• Minimum 5-7 years experience in Human Resources functions required.


• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment desirable.


• Experience in Performance Management and hourly and salaried position recruitment required.


• Demonstrated expertise in active listening, coaching and associate relations.


• Ability to take on great capacity, prioritize, focus and independently execute in a high-quality manner.


• Capable of building strong and respected business partnerships and trust at all levels in the organization.


• Highly effective in influencing and negotiations with a mindset for a swift & positive “solve for" resolution.


• Applies situational leadership to appropriate stakeholders and business conditions.


• Capable of taking concepts/projects and creating processes, frameworks, templates, and presentations.


• Proven ability to work in fast paced, high growth environment.


• Strong customer service focus and follow-through skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Proficient with MS Office suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin Sweeper products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 100 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies—mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630-954-2000. All other applications must be submitted online.

Experience

Required

• 5 - 7 years: Human Resources function experience required

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Human Resources or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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