HR Generalist

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HR Generalist

Buffalo, NY * Be part of an exciting journey as we build our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park in Alabama, NY! This role offers a unique hybrid opportunity, blending remote work flexibility with on-site presence during the facility's construction phase.

Salary Range: $70,000 - 97,000

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

We are seeking a dynamic and driven HR Generalist to join our team at an exciting time of growth and transformation. This is not a typical HR role, this is a ground-floor opportunity to be part of the startup and launch of our new Product Company, currently under construction in Alabama, NY. Operations are expected to begin by the end of the year, and this role will play a key part in building the HR department and supporting the onboarding of our entire workforce.

This is an ideal position for someone who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments, embraces challenge and ambiguity, and is eager to help shape the culture and HR practices of a brand-new organization. You'll bring both your tactical know-how and your strategic thinking to help lay the foundation of a high-performing, people-centric workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foundational HR Setup: Be a key contributor to the establishment of the HR department, systems, and employee programs from day one.
• Employee Lifecycle Ownership: Lead the full employee lifecycle-including onboarding, training, changes, leaves, and offboarding-with a focus on creating a best-in-class employee experience.
• Trusted Advisor: Serve as the first point of contact for employees and leaders on day-to-day HR matters, offering sound guidance on performance, policy, development, and compliance.
• Onboarding and Ramp-Up: Coordinate the onboarding and orientation of new hires during facility startup and ramp-up phases, ensuring a smooth and engaging introduction to the organization.
• Data and Compliance Management: Maintain accurate and timely HRIS records, support reporting needs, and ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Training and Development: Help design and deliver training programs for employees and supervisors to support early development and long-term growth.
• People Development Support: Partner with managers on employee performance, reviews, and development conversations. Contribute to annual processes such as salary review and bonus administration.
• Recruitment Support: Assist with recruiting efforts including sourcing, interviewing, and managing candidates through the applicant tracking system.
• Culture and Change: Support the HR Manager and leadership team in driving organizational and cultural change initiatives aligned with the new facility's vision and values.
• Project Work and Continuous Improvement: Participate in HR-related projects and process improvements that support the long-term success of the sit

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education/ Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an HR Generalist role is required, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• PHR or SPHR Certification preferred but not required.

Knowledge areas/Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook. Experience with HRIS systems and internet/intranet.
• Experience establishing rapport, building relationships, and managing employee conflict with diplomacy and tact. Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of employees
• Experience with performance management, coaching, and disciplinary process
• Experience with utilizing compensation programs
• A good understanding of payroll, benefits and labor laws and compliance requirements, including immigration processes
• Experience with recruitment, hiring, and has helped establish effective retention methods
• Experience in training & development, culture enhancement, and DE&I is a definite plus
• Experience with safety and wellness is a plus

Other requirements

• Able to handle heavy workloads and prioritize own work. A flexible approach, able to cope with a constantly changing environment and priorities.
• Proactive, strong attention to detail and resilient, self initiator; exercises good use of independent judgement.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Responsible with confidential and sensitive information.
• Consistency in task completion, response time, and work efficiency.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Home base is located at our new state of the art facility in Alabama,NY.
• Some travel needed between local sites, and rare but possible overnight travel to other locations in the future*

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.***

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

* Primary work environment - office/computer
* Some minor lifting may be required for quality inspection support
* Infrequent travel may be required - up to 10% domestic to start

Benefits Summary:
Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance

What you can expect from us:

Excellent working conditionsand benefits
Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market
Work in a global diverse and dynamic environment You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere - and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact
You can be creative and promote your own ideas
Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 100 years of rich heritage, Edwards is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to beFirst in Mind, First in Choicerelies on this strategy.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about Edwards visit our website:www.edwardsvacuum.com

A division of Atlas Copco

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.