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Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

HR Generalist - Jonesboro, AR

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Apex Tool Group is looking to add an HR Generalist to support daily operations at our Jonesboro, AR manufacturing facility. This role will assist in managing HR programs and initiatives, talent acquisition and development, and policies and procedure administration for the site. S/he will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to help promote a positive culture!

This role reports to an off-site Human Resources Manager with dotted line responsibility to the Plant Manager.

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Employee Relations – Responsible for ensuring positive employee relations through engagement activities such as roundtables, focus groups, stay interviews, and in investigations
• HR Operations – Manages timecard and attendance review processes, and processes all employee related updates in HRIS systems; assists with other HR programs as necessary
• Talent Acquisition – Leads full-cycle recruiting process for all hourly manufacturing employees, including sourcing, screening, interviewing
• Business Partner – Partners with manufacturing leadership to ensure alignment with business objectives and projects
• Continuous Improvement – Regularly analyzes HR and other data to provide actionable insights to business leaders; recommends improvements within HR and business processes
• Onboarding and Orientation – Creates and manages programs to ensure a positive onboarding and orientation process for all hourly and salaried new hires
• Compliance - Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws; regularly maintains and audits personnel files and postings

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

• Previous experience in an HR Coordinator or HR Generalist capacity

• Ability to effectively coach, communicate, and influence leaders and associates at all levels

• ADP e-Time or Kronos experience preferred

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Advanced Excel skills preferred (i.e., VLOOKUP, pivot tables)

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we’re passionate about innovation. Whether that be products, processes or operations, our associates strive to find new ways each day to help our end-users solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the job site – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.4 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,900 global associates have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX® that professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike can trust to get the job done. With our roots dating back to the 1800s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and end-user safety in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.
Our six core values – Customers come first, Integrity in all we do, Continuous improvement, Innovation for growth, Passion to succeed and Best talent, one team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become a reality, join us! #WeBuildATG