Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought, and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Location: Reading, PA

THE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST WILL . . .

• Administer core HR strategies, policies, and procedures to protect and leverage the interests of the company and its employees.
• Communicate and interpret policies to facilitate a common understanding, acceptance, and consistent application throughout the facility and organization.
• Participate as necessary in all labor / employee relations activities.
• Understand and manage the key aspects of a non-unionized environment by facilitating a positive employee relations culture.
• Actively promote and drive the maintenance of the non-union environment established within the facility. Encourage continuity and healthy employee relations with plant management team and employees.
• Serve as the primary site HR interface with managers/supervisors at all levels to ensure appropriate HR support, service and counsel is provided.
• Train/coach supervisors/managers in the interpretation and administration of the HR policies, procedures and employee policy manual.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements related to human resources function, including employment, EEO, ERISA, affirmative action, FMLA, ADA, compensation, benefits, and employee relations. Meet all labor related IRS and Department of Labor requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other HR Generalists to support corporate and business unit activities.
• Develop and administer programs designed to establish and maintain effective employee relations through the uniform and equitable application of policies and procedures. Provides coach and counsel to employees at every level of the organization. Audit organization to identify employee relations issues, and recommend appropriate actions to address and resolve those issues. Responsible for conducting all investigations on behalf of the company. Handles employee questions, concerns and grievances. Maintains employee relations records.
• Contribute to the regular strategic planning, review and development of Human Resource Strategy and Resource planning and be an integral part of the site Management Group with the ability to positively contribute.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

• High School Diploma Required. Four-year college degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• 4 – 8 years of HR Generalist experience with an emphasis on employee relations is preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Experience with an HRIS system – Workday preferred.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong problem solving skills, interpersonal skills with the ability to have conversations with all levels in the organization and have a strong ability to influence others. Goal oriented and results driven.
• Basic understanding of human resources policies and procedures and positive employee relations and practices.
• Be a team player, with the ability to work with others to achieve team goals, work within guidelines and direction provided by others to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to interpret internal/external business issues and recommends best practices in own function. Has developed strong understanding in own function.
• Effectively and actively participates on projects, team, including coordination of resources outside of own area.

Ability to monitor and control costs for own work and manage costs/budgets for projects or area.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.