Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Job Location: Franklin, WI

Job type: Full-Time

Type of role: On-Site (work remotely one day/week)

About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com .

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Human Resources Generalist

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the medical device industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

As a Human Resources Generalist, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, providing front-line employee life cycle support to their designated site(s) and perform day-to-day HR operations, including employee onboarding, offboarding, leave management, and employee data management. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. The role will collaborate closely with HR Partners and HR COEs to understand their specific needs and challenges and provide support in developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• Provide support and answer HR-related questions from employees and managers.
• Manage the employee exit process. This includes being the first point of contact after an employee submits their MyHR submission, supporting managers, and collaborating with HR partners, as needed.
• Assist with unemployment claims in the Case Builder system.
• Serve as the point of contact for leave management and ADA accommodations, while working with HR partners as needed.
• Manage I9 files and conduct audits to ensure compliance. Additionally, handling severance agreements and processing employee changes in MyHR, such as position changes, bonus structure changes, and org chart updates.
• Participate in site-specific events and encourage employee participation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies, and maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records.
• Maintain accuracy on the bulletin board and ensure communications are printed and posted throughout the site.
• Conduct weekly new hire orientation sessions (as needed), ensuring new hires have the necessary information and proper resources. Additionally, maintain the orientation program to ensure it is up to date and relevant.
• Participate in employee investigations as needed and stay informed about ongoing employee investigations onsite.
• Participate, as representative of HR, in site leadership activities which support the workplace culture.
• Build relationships and establish trust with internal customers (i.e., front-line supervisors, site management team, employees).
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify talent needs, participate in the recruitment process, conduct interviews, and assist in the selection and onboarding of new employees.
• Collaborate closely with HR partners to understand their specific needs and challenges and provide support in developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives.
• Collaborate with COEs and HR Partners to develop effective employee communication strategies and materials, ensuring consistent messaging and transparency.
• Support HR partners in managing change initiatives, including organizational restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and cultural transformations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within HR partner support functions and implement initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of HR partner support.

Skills That Make a Difference:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university with 3-5 years of human resources or related field. HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, principles, processes and regulations and comfortable advising others in these areas
• Solid problem solving and decision-making skills, sense of urgency, attention to detail, organization, ability to execute multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, effective communication (written/verbal/listening), as well as facilitation experience.
• Demonstrate behavior supporting Lubrizols Values (Operate Safely and Responsibly, Act as One Lubrizol, Drive to Win, Be Better Every Day, Seek Diverse Perspectives, Own it)
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications, HRIS).

Working Conditions:

• Primary work will be in an office environment but engagement with employees in a plant or R&D labs may be required.
• Must be willing/able to perform duties and responsibilities adhering to all required safety protocols.
• Safely work independently and around others by following all required procedures.
• Travel approx. 5%-10%

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401k Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental and vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

Its an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities.

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the worlds most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.

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