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• Safety is E2 Optics' number one Core Value. All employees are expected to follow safe work practices, as well as adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture. 
• Recognized as site leader for application of HR policies, practices, and programs.  
• Partner with site leadership to provide guidance and support for all policy/employee related matters. Work directly with managers regarding all corrective action matters. 
• Assist with site transfer requests. 
• Conducts benefits meetings and presentations and participates in open enrollment events. 
• Conducts New Hire Orientation for designated sites. Ensures completion of I-9, and other required documentation.
• Promote employee engagement and retention. 
• Coordinate employee onboarding process for designated site locations.   
• Develop and implement ongoing training & development programs aligned with defined career paths, employee development goals, and critical business needs. 
• Provide support to employees in all HR related questions and issues. 
• Conduct designated site location investigations: partnering with HR Manager for awareness, escalations and final implementation.   
• Promote E2 Optics HR policies and programs to foster a people-centric culture and conflict-free workplace. 
• Drive development of site leadership through purposeful coaching, mentoring, and training to enhance the employee performance management process. 
• Collaborate with site leadership to implement annual engagement plan and associated budgets. 
• Gather and analyze employment data relevant to tracking and improving execution of HR roles and responsibilities.
• Conduct designated site training for effective and timely completion of annual self-evaluation, peer reviews, and employee performance review and pay equity processes.   
• Support with new hire 30, 60, 90-day performance feedback meetings. Upload employee information and records to the HRIS in accordance with policies and employment/labor laws.  
• Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying motivational strategies and organizing team building activities. 
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local labor regulations. 
• Demonstrate relationship management skills and effective consultation strategies. 
• Drive continuous improvement activities across the site to align with deployed corporate strategic goals.
• Participate in site leadership meetings to provide HR updates and initiatives. 
• Works with site leadership to provide requested reporting such as active company drivers. 
• Facilitate leave requests and administer appropriate communication and paperwork, meeting compliance requirements. Follow-up with employees and managers as needed. Maintaining accurate tracking information.
• Other job duties as assigned.
• Travel: The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2. 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Leadership or similar study.
  • 7+ years Human Resource experience in progressively responsible roles will be considered in lieu of degree.
• PHR (Professional Human Resources) certification or equivalent preferred. 
• 3-5 years of experience administering HR policies in industrial or manufacturing setting preferred. 
• Strong leadership, communication, influencing and collaborative skills.
• Exceptional problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution skills. 
• Practical understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of employment/labor laws. 
• Tactful, professional demeanor with ability to interact effectively with managers, employees, internal and external parties.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational, record-keeping, time management and follow-up skills.
• Must be a self-starter to take action when issues, gaps or opportunities are identified. 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with changing priorities as necessary. 
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the role.
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player with excellent work ethics. 
• Strategic planning skills.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, XMind, etc.) 

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• BICSI training facilities
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role requires sitting, use of hands and arms, verbal communication, and occasional physical movement such as stooping or kneeling. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. Must be able to operate equipment such as scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required to do so. The employee may also be required to work in tight and confined spaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.