Human Resources Generalist

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Parker Hannifin is looking for a full-time HR Generalist to support the Hydraulic Actuator Division. This position will be based at our Benton, AR location. The Benton, AR facility has 85 employees spanning both production and office personnel. This position will provide support and services in functional areas of human resources including safety & workers compensation, recruitment, AAP/EEO, HRIS data accuracy (Peoplesoft), benefits administration, compensation & time and attendance, training and development and other employment matters. Partners with team members and the plant leadership team to drive engagement through HPT (High Performance Teams).

Do you have what it takes to shape a better tomorrow?

We're Parker, a multinational company. We move things, people and ideas forward. Working with us means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference. We're looking for team players to provide our customers with high-quality products, systems and services across a wide range of industries. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to develop yourself and explore different opportunities within the Company.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead change as required, creating understanding among employees and assisting in the modification of systems and structures.
  
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
  
• Administer employment procedures including effective recruiting and hiring to support the facility's AAP/EEO goals. Update AAP and conduct outreach recruitment efforts.
  
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation of new or transferred team members.
  
• Administer the compensation programs for hourly employees including, but not limited to, job analysis, salary surveys, compensation reviews and performance review systems.
  
• Assist in the administration of benefit programs including eligibility, enrolment and effective communication.
  
• Help drive EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) efforts
  
• Maintain good rapport and working relationships with employees and supervisors in an effort to prevent, resolve and/or cope with employee issues affecting the workplace. Support an issue-free environment. Assist supervisors and managers in handling and resolving employee and/or performance issues. Spend time on the production floor talking to employees and identifying employee needs.
  
• Recommend and interpret company policies. Ensure company practices comply with federal and state employment laws and regulatory agency requirements.
  
• Maintain HRIS and support questions relating to Time and Attendance systems ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll and other employee transactions.
  
• Facilitate learning and development opportunities and training plans.
  
• Coordinate and conduct employee meetings and a variety of company social functions
  
• Assist with the required workers comp and OSHA reporting.

• Must have a Bachelors Degree, preferably in Human Resources, Psychology or related discipline.
• 1-4 years of working experience in Human Resources or equivalent certification for experience.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, Peoplesoft and Success Factors experience a plus.
• Must have ability to build relationships with people at all levels of the organization.
• Position requires ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form in order to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers employees, and the general public.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute deliverables in a timely manner.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times, and keep secure confidential data and records
• 10% travel to company meetings, other locations, recruitment fairs, required trainings, etc.

At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe included and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

Would you like to join us?

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.