Human Resources Associate at Federal Signal Corporation in University Park, Illinois

Job Description:

Federal Signal has an immediate opening for a Human Resources Associate at our University Park, Illinois facility. This position will provide administrative and functional support for routine HR tasks including benefits, payroll, timekeeping, recruitment, and performance management.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performance/Wage Management:
  
  
  
  • Process annual merit increases, performance assessments, and bonus statements for salaried employees;
  
  
  • Process market adjustments, promotions, and transfers for hourly and salaried employees;
  
  
  • Manage the Hourly Probationary program;
  
  
  • Complete wage surveys.
  
  
  
  


• Employee Engagement:
  
  
  
  • Supports the Together We Make a Difference (TWMAD) Committee and the Wellness Committee; responsible for the promotion of the employee engagement programs and coordinating regular communications and recognition of employees;
  
  
  • Coordinate employee events;
  
  
  • Coordinate monthly recognition for milestone events such as service anniversaries, birthdays, promotions, etc.
  
  
  • Responsible for processing donations for community / charitable events and employee family events (birth / death)
  
  
  
  


• Schedules employees to attend mandatory meetings and maintains attendance records;


• Recruitment:
  
  
  
  • Creates requisitions and posts job openings to both internal and external sources;
  
  
  • Responsible for the hourly internal job posting / bidding process;
  
  
  • Sources candidates for vacant positions and conducts phone screens;
  
  
  • Coordinates phone interviews and site interviews;
  
  
  • Arranges travel and reimbursement for external candidates;
  
  
  • Extends offer letter.
  
  
  
  


• Onboarding:
  
  
  
  • Coordinates background screening and drug testing for applicants;
  
  
  • Schedules and leads new employee orientation;
  
  
  • Oversees OWL program for new hires.
  
  
  
  


• HR Records Management:
  
  
  
  • Develop and manage HR databases and data integrity (discipline, probationary reports, training, job bidding, hourly moves;
  
  
  • Creates records and maintains UltiPro database;
  
  
  • Process new hires and terminations;
  
  
  • Maintain personnel records and files.
  
  
  
  


• Compile reports from UltiPro and Kronos.


• Create and sends internal communications.


• Coordinate meetings and conferences.


• Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies.


• Oversee Feds Threds employee store; manage inventory and employee purchases.


• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.


• Other duties as required.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field


• Minimum 1 years of HR experience preferably in a manufacturing setting


• Knowledge of Kronos and UltiPro helpful;


• Strong written and oral communication skills;


• Strong organization and customer service skills;


• Ability to effectively multitask on competing priorities;


• Ability to apply sound reasoning and judgement;


• Ability to handle confidential information with great sensitivity;


• Ability to work with limited supervision and high motivation;


• Ability to handle multiple projects in an ever-changing fast paced environment

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

Company Description

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software. We manufacture our safety and security systems in the United States, Europe and South Africa.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630-954-2000. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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