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HR/Safety Generalist

Location: 

La Vergne, TN, US, 37086

Requisition ID:  2196

Job Summary/Overview

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Generalist works independently as well as collaboratively with others to support and administer employee engagement, talent acquisition, and leadership development programs/activities that support attraction and retention of top talent. In addition, the HR Generalist will support safety and environmental needs within the location and organization. This includes safety, risk assessment, investigations, and training. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Advertise open positions, screen resumes/applications and participate in the interview process 
  • Manage the onboarding process.
  • Partner with facility leadership on engagement activitie
  • Participates in various projects
  • Handle workplace investigations related to HR matters.
  • Prepares HR Invoices for payment.
  • Maintains employee personnel files.
  • Respond to employee questions regarding human resources policies and procedures.
  • Laison between employees and leadership
  • Safety and risk assessment and analysis
  • Development, implementation, communication and enforcement of safety
  • Ensure all incidents/or accidents are properly reported and addressed within a timely manner
  • Oversee workers’ compensationts
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Advanced in office applications and software, as well as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
  • A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience creating and generating Excel spreadsheets (e.g., V-lookup, graphs, pivot tables).
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Human Resources or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ year experience in HR and Safety/Health function
  • Knowledge of OSHA, Employment Law, and State/Federal regulations  

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Nashville

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