Goldwind USA, Inc. Looking for HR Manager at Chicago, Illinois Full Time

Goldwind USA, Inc., is the North American service and sales subsidiary of Goldwind Science and Technology, a leading global wind turbine generator manufacturer. The Human Resources Manager will provide critical day-to-day support on organizational and employee matters, drive HR functional excellence and process improvement, and other general HR activities for Goldwind USA, Inc. A successful candidate will be an experienced, hands-on H.R. generalist, comfortable navigating a fast-paced work environment. This individual will serve as a first point of contact for employees and managers and will provide a level of care, leadership, coaching, and support for employee needs and HR processes.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• For the North American region, manage all aspects of employment life cycle including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, retention, compensation, immigration and offboarding
• Oversee employee development and training to ensure an effective progression and succession plan at all levels of the organization
• Administer and coordinate with contractors, vendors and licensors of HR systems including recruiting, payroll, retirement, temporary staffing, hotline, benefits, and employment-based visas
• Develop a hands-on approach to successfully monitor the “pulse” of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement and consistently foster Goldwind†s corporate ethics and culture
• With the legal department support, continuously update the employee handbook to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws
• Work with department heads and affiliates to ensure appropriate staffing levels, global culture, and retention in the North American region.
• Manage and report on department level KPIs
• Support the General Counsel, regional CEO and local management with respect to Panama labor union negotiations as applicable
• Ensure all job descriptions, organizational charts and employee contact lists are current at all times
• Manage company HR SharePoint site to ensure timely and relevant updates of all HR content
• Administer the company†s employment policies and procedures in the North American region. On a continuous basis and as employee issues surface, conduct thorough investigations (on site when required to travel), sharing findings with business stakeholders and making disciplinary recommendations up to and including termination. Administer corrective action plans ensuring to follow applicable employment law
• Develop effective employment communication in concert with Marketing Department, to drive effective communication internally and externally; and to attract, recruit and retain staff members at all levels
• Support training and implementation of QHSE management systems and legal compliance programs and audits
• Role will require some travel

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