HR Generalist I

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an onsite Bilingual HR Generalist 1to join our Wilkes-Barre / Scranton, PA team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in NEPA offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Designs, implements, and monitors a variety of Human Resource (HR) programs. Anticipates and plans for long-term HR needs and trends in partnership with business management. Responsibilities are within the HR Function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.

• Supports the organization by implementing and administering human resources programs or policies
• Implements human resources programs by providing HR services, which may include recruiting and staffing, administration of compensation and benefits programs, training and development, employee or labor relations, and affirmative action/equal employment opportunity compliance
• Completes personnel transactions and maintains associated records
• Collects and analyzes internal and external information in order to compare the organizations HR practices to those prevailing in the market
• Ensures compliance with applicable labor laws or regulations
• May also have responsibility for:
  • Training/ Development including:
    • Developing, implementing, and evaluating employee development plans and programs to support organizational needs such as management development, talent management, succession planning, technical or nontechnical training, or e-learning
    • Monitors employee development and training programs, assesses needs and results, develops new programs, modifies existing programs and facilitates programs

• • Benefits:
    • Develops, implements and administers cost-effective benefits programs such as life, health & wellness, and disability insurance
    • Develops and evaluates wellness programs to support employees’ physical, emotional, social and/or financial wellbeing
    • May identify and incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in benefits programs

• • HR Compliance:
    • Collaborates and provides guidance on all issues of employment compliance related to the organization's human capital
    • Monitors compliance issues and implications concerned with discrimination, sexual harassment, health and safety, hiring and firing, as well as all other aspects of employee rights and responsibilities
    • Develops, implements, and evaluates diversity/equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action programs to ensure compliance with government legislation and organization goals
    • Provides training and coaching for employees and managers on diversity issues
    • Determines the efficiency and effectiveness of the EEO data system
    • Recommends improvements in recruitment and employee programs to ensure compliance with diversity/EEO goals and regulations

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• 0-3 years experience relevant to the positions functional area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Human Resources or Business Administration
• HR experience with companies supporting 500 or more employees in a manufacturing environment, including multi-shift organizations
• Bilingual - fluent in Spanish, written and verbal
• Experience partnering with Universities and/or Technical Schools to support and develop workforce pipelines
• Human Resources Certifications PHR and/or SHRM-CP

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Looks for ways to improve and promote operational excellence and partner with Operations leadership
• Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to re-prioritize and quickly adapt to changes
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety
• Operates under minimal direction and exercises independent judgment
• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures and business plan

Other Requirements:

• Must be willing to work flexible hours when needed
• Willingness and ability to drive to and support four (4) area locations
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
• Professional demeanor and presentation skills for frequent meetings, presentations, and site visits
• Experience in Talent Acquisition systems (i.e. iCIMS)
• Experience and understanding of HRIS systems (i.e. PeopleSoft)
• Experience with regulatory strategy and reporting, including:
  • AAP
  • I-9
  • FLSA
  • EEO
  • Pre-Employment process
  • OFCCP
  • EEOC requirements

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.