Human Resource Generalist

Position Title: Human Resources Generalist

Location of Position: United States -- Wisconsin -- Sturgeon Bay

Business Group: Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding

Department: Human Resources

Position Type: Full-Time; Permanent; Exempt

Reports To: Human Resources & Labor Relations Manager

Position Summary: This position is responsible for supporting the Human Resources & Labor Relations function at our vast, 63-acre facility. Significant heavy manufacturing takes place both in several fab shops, as well as on the waterfront. The successful candidate will support the 1,000+ working men and women on our waterfront by passionately pursuing innovative and effective safety solutions that focus primarily on employee well-being, manufacturing efficiency, and environmental awareness. The successful candidate will support both the permanent and temporary staffing needs of both office professionals and skilled trades' personnel.

Detailed Description:

• Drives full-service recruitment process from creating requisitions to onboarding new hires and supplemental workers.
• Supports inquiries related to benefits, retirement and compensation to appropriate resources.
• Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Ensure all policies in the Office Employee Handbook are being adhered to.
• Choose appropriate training programs to help employees improve job skills.
• Assist employees in developing a career progression plan.
• Conduct semi-annual meetings with employees to ensure they are on the correct career progression path.

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Takes the lead role in day-to-day labor relations activities which may include support for grievances, arbitrations as well as other labor disputes.
• Supports production management with the application and interpretation of the union contract.
• Ability to translate HR knowledge into valuable recommendations and solutions for stakeholders.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to production management.
• Ensure all managers are meeting with their employees quarterly to create goals, assess goals and discuss accomplishment of goals.
• Represent Fincantieri Marine Group in community outreach programs.

• Prepares reports, presentations, business communications, data summaries, and other documents of both a recurring and non-recurring nature related to organizational staffing.
• Manages strategic coordination of all temporary staffing needs.

• Manages vendors relevant to production staffing needs.
• Performs simple to moderately complex analyses of data to draw inferences or conclusions.

• Helps develop and institute HR best practices of the department's procedures and processes.
• Assists with HR projects as assigned.
• Ability and willingness to engage in highly energetic pursuits on the waterfront.

• Maintain a commitment to and promote the Quality and Environmental, Health & Safety Policies.

• Abide by all organizational policies and procedures.

Core Competencies:

• Decision Quality -- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Communicates Effectively -- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Attracts Top Talent -- Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs.
• Collaborates -- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Builds Effective Teams -- Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree with 5 years' of HR and/or Labor Management Experience or
• Bachelor's Degree with 2 years' experience in an HR position
• Demonstrates professional, customer-service orientated conduct
• Good track record of being a team player
• Strong attention to detail, time management and communication
• Displays ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality
• Broad based knowledge in all facets of Human Resources Management

Desired Qualifications:

• aPHR, PHR or sPHR Certification
• Bilingual (Spanish) language skills (oral & written)

Company Overview:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) is located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. With roots dating back to 1918, we currently exist as an industry leader in new construction, repair, and major conversions. The FBS portfolio includes articulated tug-barge units, OPA 90-compliant vessels, dredges and dredging support equipment, and offshore supply vessels along with specializing in Great Lakes self-unloading vessels. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs. Our mission is to build, repair and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service and defend our nation and the world.

EEO Statement:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We promote a Drug Free Work Environment and require pre-employment drug testing as well as mandatory random drug testing.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, email our Human Resources Department at Bayshipbuilding-HR@us.fincantieri.com.