Human Resources Generalist

About Optimas 

Optimas Solutions is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.  

Our Values are the THREAD that connects us as one team to ensure that we are accountable for our contributions to the success of our company and customers: 

•                    Teamwork 
•                    Honesty 
•                    Respect 
•                    Excellence 

•                    Accountability 
•                    Drive 

To learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com

We are looking for a highly energetic, dynamic Human Resources Generalist to support our operations in the Americas in HR-related matters. Based out of our offices in Wood Dale, Illinois, this role reports into the Human Resources for the Americas and involves great challenges and career growth. If you are looking for a fast-paced environment with lots of opportunity for personal and career growth then this is the ideal place for you!

Position overview:

We are looking for a highly energetic, dynamic Human Resources Generalist to support our operations in the Americas in HR-related matters. Based out of our offices in Wood Dale, Illinois, this role reports into the Human Resources for the Americas and involves great challenges and career growth. If you are looking for a fast-paced environment with lots of opportunity for personal and career growth then this is the ideal place for you!

The Human Resources Generalist will be actively involved in the following functional areas: 

• Payroll and Benefits administration
• Employee relations
• Performance management
• On-boarding/Off-boarding
• Policy implementation
• Employment law compliance
• Talent acquisition

Responsibilities

The Human Resources Generalist will:

• Administer various human resource plans and procedures for the organization; assist in the development and implementation of policies and is actively involved in maintaining the employee handbook.
• Support a variety of work sites throughout the US both remotely and in person.
• Monitor the performance management process and program.
• Handle employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling and exit interviewing.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Maintain human resource information system records and compile reports from the database.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Assist employees with payroll related issues.
• Assist with benefit related issues and administration.

Key Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have the following competencies:

• Teamwork- One team working together, sharing success and breaking down barriers.
• Honesty- Integrity in all that we do, no exceptions.
• Respect- Listening and trusting our team, solving problems together without accusation.
• Excellence- Obsessed with operational excellence and quality.
• Accountability- Taking responsibility for our actions and committing to our values.
• Drive- Challenging the status quo, delivering results with a sense of urgency.
   

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Emphasis on Human Resources, Psychology, or Business preferred
• At least 3 years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist
• Bilingual in Spanish/English both written and verbal is required.
• Generalist background, with broad knowledge of benefit and compensation administration, employee relations, legal compliance, safety, and training and development.
• Good knowledge of local statutory and legal requirements.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills: demonstrates good listening skills, communicates status on process with colleagues, keeps team members informed and responds clearly to employee inquiries.
• Independent and organized work style:  can effectively manage time and prioritize workload, manages multiple tasks without close supervision, and consistently meets deadlines.
• Stakeholder Management: establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization and demonstrates a positive and friendly attitude in working with people.
• Adaptability: Adapts easily to change, performs calmly under pressure and works effectively in ambiguous environments.
• Ability to use good judgment and discretion with highly confidential business and employee information.
• Strong technical skills/aptitude: Proficiency in MS Office programs.
• Minimum of 25% travel is required.

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Optimas does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies. Optimas is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application.  
 

Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.