With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
The Human Resources Generalist
The Human Resources Generalist is an important member of the Human Resources team. This HR Generalist position primarily focus is employee relations, leave administration, worker’s compensation claim administration, and benefits. This position requires a dynamic individual who can balance administrative duties with employee support, ensuring that all processes are compliant and that employee concerns are addressed with professionalism and empathy. The ideal candidate will bring a comprehensive understanding of HR practices and ensure the seamless operation of these critical functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Employee Relations:
- Serve as a resource for employees and management on employee relations issues, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace.
- Assist with conflict resolution, counseling, and coaching for employees and managers to address concerns and ensure productive working relationships.
- Conduct investigations into employee complaints or grievances and recommend appropriate actions based on findings.
- Support the development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives to promote workplace satisfaction and retention.
Leave Administration:
- Oversee all aspects of employee leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, short-term disability, and other company-specific leave policies.
- Process and track employee leave requests, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Maintain accurate leave records and ensure timely documentation.
- Work with employees and managers to coordinate return-to-work processes and accommodations for employees on leave.
Benefits Administration:
- Administer and manage the company’s employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries about benefits, providing guidance on eligibility, enrollment, and usage.
- Prepare and deliver open enrollment communications, materials, and educational sessions for employees.
- Collaborate with benefit broker, external vendors and insurance providers to resolve issues and ensure the smooth operation of benefits programs.
Worker’s Compensation:
- Administer the worker’s compensation program, including managing claims from initiation through resolution.
- Work closely with the Environmental Health and Safety department regarding worker’s compensation claims and workplace safety.
- Act as the primary point of contact for employees regarding worker’s compensation claims, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up.
- Coordinate with insurance providers, medical professionals, and legal counsel to ensure compliance and resolve claims efficiently.
- Maintain accurate records of worker’s compensation claims and provide reporting to management as needed.
- Assist with return-to-work coordination for injured employees, including facilitating light duty assignments and accommodations approved by the EHS manager.
- Stay up-to-date on worker’s compensation laws and best practices, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
General HR Support:
- Provide general HR support and assistance with other HR programs, policies, and initiatives.
- Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Assist in preparing HR-related reports, audits, and regulatory filings as needed.
- Collaborates with other member of the HR team as well as other departments.
- Stay current on changes to laws and regulations related to benefits, leave, worker’s compensation, and employee relations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on benefits, leave administration, employee relations, and worker’s compensation.
- Previous experience conducting thorough, unbiased workplace investigations and determining the appropriate resolutions.
- Extensive knowledge of federal and California state leave laws (e.g., FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, ADA) and worker’s compensation regulations.
- Experience managing retirement and/or pension plans is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively mediate and resolve employee relations issues.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Experience in managing and administering worker’s compensation claims, including familiarity with reporting and compliance requirements.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HRIS systems.
- PHR, SPRH, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification (preferred but not required).
- Handling headcounts of 250 or more.
- Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
Salary:
- The salary range for this position is $64,000 - $88,000.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $64,000 to $88,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company&39;s medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. &39;Green Card Holder&39;), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
