Join Us as a Human Resources Generalist at Potter Global Technologies!
At Potter Global Technologies, we’ve been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years—and we’re just getting started. We’re a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.
Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.
If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentation—you’ll feel at home here.
As a Human Resources Generalist, you will play a critical role in driving employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness across the company. Reporting to the HR Director, you will lead employee relations efforts, conduct investigations, and deliver training that fosters a positive workplace culture. You will support compensation analysis, talent acquisition, and early career programs, while guiding employees and managers through performance management and career development processes. This role also involves preparing impactful communications and reports that inform and align teams around key HR initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the initial point of contact for employee inquiries at the plant location, providing timely support and fostering a culture of responsiveness.
- Maintain and update personnel data in the HRIS, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance across all employee records
- Own hourly recruiting efforts in partnership with other HR representatives, conducting phone screens, coordinating interviews, and extending offers to top candidates.
- Lead new hire orientation and onboarding, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver a welcoming and impactful employee experience.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regularly reviewing policies and practices to align with legal standards and best practices.
- Execute core HR programs and processes, including compensation, benefits, leave administration, performance management, investigations, training, and employee wellness.
- Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, escalating complex matters as needed.
- Participate in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations, ensuring fairness, documentation, and alignment with company values.
- Stay current on HR trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies, applying insights to enhance talent management and compliance.
- Be a visible and approachable presence on the plant floor, conducting daily walk-throughs and greetings to build trust and connection.
- Collaborate with the HR Director to implement engagement and retention strategies, using data analysis to inform recommendations and drive results.
- Guide employees and managers through performance management and career development, facilitating growth conversations and improvement plans.
- Conduct compensation and job grade analyses, making recommendations based on performance, market data, and organizational needs.
- Enhance university relations and early career programs, creating meaningful experiences for interns and emerging leaders.
- Prepare and deliver impactful communications and presentations, keeping employees and leadership informed and engaged with HR initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to a collaborative and agile HR team.
