Human Resource Generalist / Portland, OR

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.

This is an intermediate level position.  The person in this position is expected to make independent decisions and provide counsel to supervisors managers in areas which impact employees.  Works within overall business operation to maintain an atmosphere conducive to open communication within the organization and other Business Operation facilities. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATION

Objective:

Provides Personnel/Human Relations administrative support for all employees within their organization.  Participates in the development, interpretation and communication of Human Relations Programs and operating policies.

• Recruits, screens, and interviews for all positions within the operation.
• Manages recruitment strategy and advertisements
• Conducts exit interviews for their organization.
• Provides input to employees concerning their career goals and assists in the development of those goals.
• Serve as liaison for personal and medical leaves
• Manage onboarding program
• Aids in the interpretation, administration, and support of operating policies. Coordinates and communicates decisions with Business Operation personnel as well as other operating facilities.
• Identifies and recommends additional Human Resources programs and participates in their development.
• Assists and coordinates division-wide or business operation specific functions as assigned (i.e., United Way, blood drives, annual picnic, etc.).
• Conducts investigations and participates in the grievance process.
• Maintains contact with professional associations and industries. Keeps abreast of local and national business trends with particular emphasis on new legal developments relative to human relations and labor relation laws and regulations.
• Manage internal communication systems; i.e., reader board, bulletin boards, news letters, etc.
• Provide counsel and support to line supervisors in resolving personnel issues, program development/implementation, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of Bachelors in Human Resources or Business or equivalent, with an emphasis in HR, minimum of 2-4 years generalist experience.
2. Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and a broad general understanding of the business function.
3. General knowledge of the personnel function, emerging HR trends, and familiarity with all areas of sound HR practices.
4. Minimum demonstrated proficiency in such as, Local and Federal leave laws, Employment, EEO and AACP, Compensation, Labor Relations law etc.
5. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.