Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
4 days ago
HR Generalist

At Trane TechnologiesTM  and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist will be responsible for the local delivery and execution of core HR services to employees and managers in accordance with Trane Technologies principles, corporate policies and procedures, and manufacturing operations. They will perform a variety of employment related functions for the ultimate purpose of enhancing employee engagement, productivity, and ensuring employee compliance with company policies.  This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, performance management, policy implementation, affirmative action and employment law compliance.

Thrive at work and at home:

Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!  Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.  401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.   Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.     Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.   Learn more about our benefits here!

Where is the work:

This is an onsite, plant-based role located in Grand Rapids, MI.  

Responsibilities: 

Functions as an HR Generalist providing HR counsel to business management teams; responsible for support in execution of HR strategies and programs that support business and corporate goals. Engages in overall talent practices including workforce planning, success profiling, on-boarding, talent development and management, retention, and engagement programs. Coaches and counsels’ managers on talent management practices, addressing questions and helping them navigate the process through the use of internal Performance Management System. Partners with talent acquisition and hiring managers in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees; provides tools/resources to new employees on culture, company, and groups. Gathers, analyzes, and interprets HR related data for report generation and management decision making, links HR action plans with business needs. Creates positive change through coaching, counseling, and influencing skills. Monitors employee climate to identify issues/trends; counsel managers on identifying issues and implementing corrective actions, while also seeing opportunities to increase engagement. Facilitates talent stewardship through communication and training on HR practices and processes. Works with managers to address employee relations issues, such as allegations, complaints, or other concerns brought up from employees. Demonstrates awareness of the cross-cultural impact of HR processes, coaches’ managers on the positive impact of a progressive, diverse, and inclusive work environment. Learns and applies knowledge of customer and business matters and links to role in HR. Regularly participates in business discussions and decisions with managers. Works with local management team to develop and implement engagement and retention plans.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required Master’s Degree preferred Preferred past experience in a plant environment, strongly preferred Experience with a broad HR Generalist skill, including compensation and benefits, employee relations, recruiting, local and federal law knowledge. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a professional, positive, courteous manner at all times with all levels of customers, clients, vendors, visitors, and employees. Detail-orientated, organized, with a strong sense of urgency. Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively with a team, with excellent project management. Self-motivated with ability to establish priorities and effectively manage multiple tasks. Preferred experienced and knowledge in HRMS and other HR Systems, PeopleSoft experience a plus. Proficiency in using Microsoft software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint Percentage of Travel: 5%\

Base salary for this position is $60,000 to $85,000

Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges).

*Benefits vary by region, business alignment, union involvement and employee status.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

Confirm your E-mail: Send Email