Senior Human Resources Generalist

DescriptionPosition Senior Human Resources GeneralistLocation Uxbridge MAPosition TypeSchedule Hybrid 4 days in office 1 day remoteEstimated Compensation 80000 - 95000 Compensation is an estimate and depends on skills knowledge education location and experienceLenze Americas is hiring an experienced HR Generalist to join the HR team and help support our growing U.S. workforce.Position Snapshot The Senior Human Resources Generalist is a trusted partner to managers and employees providing broad HR support across talent acquisition employee relations HR operations talent management compliance & employee benefit programs.As a key member of the Lenze Americas HR team this role is responsible for a wide range of day-to-day HR activities including onboarding and offboarding HRIS Paylocity administration employee data management benefits and policy administration employee records maintenance compliance support and responding to employee and manager inquiries. This position also leads full-cycle recruitment efforts for entry-level professional technical and management-level roles utilizing proactive and creative sourcing strategies to identify and secure top talent for critical and hard-to-fill positions.Success in this role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate builds strong relationships across the organization exercises sound judgment effectively manages competing priorities and thrives in a fast-paced environment focused on accountability continuous improvement and delivering results.About you Known for your high energy sense of urgency and strong work ethic you build trusted relationships at all levels while managing multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism. You thrive in a fast-paced HR environment balancing people-focused work with analytical responsibilities solving problems improving processes and delivering high-quality results. Your approachable style and ability to build strong relationships enable you to attract top candidates support employees and partner effectively with leaders across the organization.A day in the lifeTalent Acquisition Recruiting & OnboardingConduct full-cycle recruiting for professional technical and management-level positions from requisition approval through onboardingPartner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs hiring requirements and desired candidate profilesDevelop innovative sourcing strategies build talent pipelines engage passive candidates and influence hiring decisions to attract and secure top talent in competitive labor marketsSource talent screen resumes conduct phone interviews coordinate interview processes and facilitate candidate assessmentsManage candidate communications and ensure a positive professional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.Prepare offer letters and support offer negotiations in partnership with hiring managers and HR leadershipExecute recruiting activities with a strong sense of urgency to minimize time-to-fill while maintaining candidate qualityPartner with managers to facilitate effective onboarding plans accelerate productivity strengthen employee engagement and support long-term retentionContinuously identify and implement improvements that enhance the overall employee experience throughout the employee lifecycleEmployee Experience & Business PartnershipRespond to employee questions regarding policies benefits and HR programs.Coach leaders on performance management employee development accountability and corrective actions.Working with our HR Business Partner support workforce planning succession planning talent management and organizational development initiatives.Collaborate with leaders & HR team to drive employee engagement retention and development strategies.Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive matters.HR Administration & ComplianceMaintain HRIS Paylocity & SAP records and process employee lifecycle transactions including hires promotions transfers compensation changes and terminations.Administer benefits leaves of absence and related employee programs while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.Maintain employee records HR documentation and personnel files in accordance with legal and company requirements.Support compliance with federal state and local employment laws and HR policies.HR Projects & Continuous ImprovementParticipate in HR projects and initiatives that support organizational growth and operational effectivenessIdentify opportunities to improve HR processes systems and employee experience programsAssist with the development implementation and communication of HR policies programs and proceduresSupport change management initiatives and organizational improvement effortsContribute to strategic HR initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and support business objectivesRequirementsWhat you will needBachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field or 5 years of relevant hands-on Human Resources experience in lieu of a degree.Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience including full-cycle recruiting employee relations HR operations and HR administrationProven success recruiting and hiring professional technical and management-level talent including difficult-to-fill positionsExtensive experience sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn networking employee referrals social media and other innovative recruiting strategiesComprehensive knowledge of federal state and local employment laws HR best practices and employee relations principlesDemonstrated success partnering with leaders to drive performance management employee development corrective action processes workforce and succession planning and the effective resolution of employee relations issues.Advanced proficiency with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems ATS preferably Paylocity & SAP with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and leverage digital tools to enhance efficiency and HR service deliveryHighly proficient in administering core HR programs and processes including onboarding benefits administration leave of absences policy interpretation employee documentation and recordkeepingExcellent interviewing candidate assessment and talent evaluation skills with the ability to identify high-quality candidates and assess organizational fitAbility to understand data help analyze trends and provide recommendations that support talent acquisition retention and other business objectivesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with employees managers and business leaders at all levels both verbally and in writing.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook and Teams. Demonstrated interest in utilizing AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity decision-making and process effectivenessThe perksBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance - multiple plan optionsBlue Cross Blue Shield Dental InsuranceFSA HSA optionsVision Insurance401k with company match fully vestedPaid Time Off10 company paid holidaysCompany paid disability & AD&D insurance100 paid parental leave after one year of serviceSupplemental insurance plans Identity theft cyber protection additional life etc.Tuition reimbursementMany of our positions offer flexible schedules to meet your needsRelaxed business casual environmentSitStand desks for onsite office positionsFrequent team building activitiesCareer development & advancement opportunitiesAbout us Lenze is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives motion control and automation technology - offering products drive solutions complete automation systems and engineering services and tools from one single source. Our products can be found in many industries including automotive packaging material handling and logistics robotics and industrial equipment pumpsfans.A global network of distributors and representatives makes Lenze Americas perfectly positioned to meet the motion control needs of customers worldwide. Lenze Americas the American subsidiary of Lenze SE of Germany is headquartered in Uxbridge Massachusetts corporate global headquarters are in Hamelin Germany.Our culture Were powered by people. Our culture is built on collaboration innovation and respect-where every voice matters and every idea has the potential to shape the future. We believe in balance supporting our team with the flexibility and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.Lenze is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability.