Human Resource Generalist - Lincoln

EFJohnson Technologies is a subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD Corporation, a leading provider of P25 communications solutions for first responders in public safety and public service, the federal government, and industrial organizations. Our products are marketed under the EFJohnson and KENWOOD brands.

EFJohnson provides wireless communications products and systems for public safety, commercial, and government customers. EFJ designs, manufactures and markets conventional and trunked radio systems, land mobile radio repeaters and mobile and portable radios, including Project 25 digital radio products.

HR GENERALIST (Lincoln)

You will provide general Human Resource support, staffing and employee relations functions for all EFJohnson employees, with a focus on the Lincoln team.  As a member of the HR Team, promote a positive work environment and company culture for the Lincoln facility.  

This position is located in Lincoln, NE and the HR Generalist will be expected to be in office 5-days each week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Oversees the HR function for the Lincoln facility to include: policy guidance, staffing, employee relations, HRIS maintenance and event planning.
• Ensures that the Lincoln employee’s overall human resource needs are met professionally and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with the HR/Payroll staff as required insuring consistency and optimum customer service at all times.
• Manage compliance reporting requirements (EEO-1, 5500’s, AAP, etc).
• Manages the intern program for Lincoln; including the grant process for funding interns each year.
• Manages recruiting and pre-employment activities for Lincoln.
• Coordinates on-boarding process and procedures for new hires. 
• Maintains HRIS system to keep employee information up to date.
• Office Management - ensures the Lincoln facility is maintained in an effective and efficient manner to include; building maintenance, IT functions, support services and security.
• Prepares appropriate reports as requested to include but not limited to the monthly overtime and contractor/temp report and assisting with the monthly HR Bowling Chart. 
• Provides support to the VP, Human Resources with monthly reporting and special projects, as required.
• Back up resource for Payroll.
• Presents professional attitude that reflects a positive atmosphere to applicants and employees.
• Interacts with employees in all departments and exhibit a professional/confidential behavior including leadership, having a sense of urgency, independent judgment, working industriously, and help to create a cohesive, productive unity dedicated to the achievement of corporate goals.                                                                                             
• Coordinate with JVCKENWOOD Human Resources and EFJ Payroll to ensure the appropriate onboarding and off boarding of Japan expat employees to include assisting with orientation, move details, and other miscellaneous activities.
• Maintains a professional and confidential demeanor to all employees.
• Additional duties as assigned or required.
• Agree to abide by the established Approval Matrix.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• College degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations, related behavioral science or the equivalent combination of education and experience; PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred.

• Continuing education through employment law seminars, best practices workshops and professional periodicals.
• Five to eight years of increasingly responsible human resources experience. Experience in developing staffing strategies, company policies and employee activities.
• Previous experience recruiting for technical positions.
• Previous experience directing activities required to maintain a work facility.

COMPETENCIES: 

• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate employee relations environment and develop results-oriented approaches.
• Ability to develop creative staffing solutions.
• Ability to develop constructive and effective working relationships within and outside the company.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance guidelines
• Time management Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and display sense of urgency based on actions required, deadlines and mission of department.

COMPETENCIES CONTINUED: 

• Proven ability to learn and execute multiple tasks, investigate, and seek out needed information and take action.
• Effective communication skills.  

TRAVEL:

EF Johnson Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Employer who values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  It is the policy of this company to provide equal opportunity with regard to all terms and conditions of employment. The company complies with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.