Human Resources Generalist

Company Overview:

American Trailer World (“ATW”) is a leading diversified manufacturer, retailer and distributer of professional and consumer grade trailers, parts and accessories. ATW, headquartered in the Dallas, Texas is North America’s largest vertically integrated trailer manufacturer. The company was formed through the combination of Big Tex and American Trailer Works in 2016. Its nationally recognized brands include Big Tex Trailers, CM Truckbeds, PJ Trailers, BWise Trailers, Carry-On Trailer, Dakota Bodies, RC Trailers, and BigTex Trailer World. ATW operates several manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and retail stores. Its products are sold to dealers, retailers, Big Box retailers and OEMs, all of which serve a variety of end markets including agriculture, construction, landscaping, recreational, automotive, and general industrial markets.

Job Overview

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist assists with the effective and efficient operations of the ProGrade HR Department. Offering support and guidance to location leaders and employees. Primary focus for this position is HR compliance, employee relations, recruiting and retention, training and development, administrative tasks, and various HR projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, advice and approval for employee relations, performance management and terminations.
• Ensure management provides appropriate documentation for new hires, promotions, transfers, and termination.
• Advise on and stay abreast of Federal and State employment, benefits, and payroll laws to ensure compliance.
• Create, conduct, and report on employee onboarding, orientation, new hire survey and exit interviews.
• Assist with Environmental Health and Safety items, including OSHA logs, accident reporting, and safety alerts.
• Administer reasonable accommodations and the interactive process under the ADA.
• Work with support depts to ensure compliance with payroll, I-9, leave of absence, benefits.
• HRIS, ATS and LMS administration.
• Coordinate and conduct recruiting process from requisition to hire.
• Create and maintain job descriptions and other HR related documents/forms.
• File and maintain HR Department documents.
• Conduct investigations.
• Contribute to the HR Department annual goals set by HR Manager/Director and ATW.
• Recommend new approach, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the department's efficiency and services.
• Promote, live organizational core values and acts as cultural champion.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Education – Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years HR Generalist related work.
• Minimum 1 year training and development experience.
• HRCI or SHRM certification preferred.
• Associates degree in related field preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws relating to key areas of responsibility.
• Positive attitude and desire to comply with the ATW culture and core values.
• Proficient computer skills (HRIS, LMS, ATS, Microsoft Office Suite)
• Maintains confidentiality and high ethical standards.
• Requires excellent organizational skills, and strong attention to detail.

• Independently (i.e., without being asked or directed) develops own assignments/tasks/projects based on needs identified in collaboration with leaders or HR Manager/Director.
• Have knowledge of employment laws, benefits, and payroll laws.
• Successfully completes assignments/tasks/projects on time and identifies need to follow up without direction.
• Earns and maintains trust and confidence of business leaders.
• Coaching and advisory skills based on human resources knowledge and experience which translate into successful issue resolution.
• Qualified to conduct a complete and thorough investigation of alleged violations of company policy and successfully resolve conflict.
• Professional written/oral communications.
• Positively interacts with any level employee.

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