Blue Bird Corporation is a billion-dollar school bus manufacturer headquartered in Macon, GA with our manufacturing facilities located in Fort Valley, GA. Since 1927, our mission has been to design and build the world’s safest buses to get our children to and from school. The health and wellbeing of America’s schoolchildren is our top priority, and the electrification of our buses is an extension of that goal. By putting zero emissions buses on the road, we are able to improve the air quality our children breathe and turn our yellow buses “green.”

Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the HR Generalist will provide general human resources services with an emphasis on Labor and Employee Relations within a large manufacturing environment. This role serves as a trusted advisor and partner to business leaders across the client group and is accountable for the delivering of human resource services and programs. This individual must demonstrate working knowledge of labor and employee relations, HR process management, project management and other recognized human resources competencies – with a special emphasis on Labor and Employee Relations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Provides for and serves as an effective resource for employees to ensure clear communication and alignment to company employee relations goals and initiatives.
• Provides local management/HRBP contract interpretation advice and grievance/arbitration support.
• Engages with HR/Centers of Excellence regarding general practices, policies and procedures and labor and employee relations impact.
• Responsible for Hourly employment separation process.
• Employee Relations - ensure timely and compliant handling of Grievance and Discipline requests.
• Provide consultation to business and employees on all aspects of Labor Relations, Engagement and Human Resource processes.
• Builds relationships with business leaders and the HR team to help drive successful people strategies and programs.
• Identifies key employee and labor relations needs and develops project plans and timelines for design and delivery.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends/drives change management strategies to increase performance, reduce cost, and positively impact both employees and leaders.
• Supports the performance management program for designated client group including goal deployment, routine goal reviews and ensuring that these are cascaded throughout the employee base.
• Partners with recruiting team members and business leaders to improve and support workforce stability.
• Assures that operations are conducted in accordance within applicable laws, regulations and Company policies.
• Supports Employee Relations initiatives including recruiting, retention, engagement, performance management, diversity and inclusion, and organizational development.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of employment and labor and the respective laws that apply.
• Ability to use analytics to drive performance measures.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Ability to use critical thinking in the moment.
• Ability to quickly adapt in a fast-paced high-energy environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to lead and direct departmental work flow, to ensure completion and meeting timelines.
• Creativity and latitude within scope of work.
• Advanced customer service skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Human Resource Management or Labor Relations preferred. Master’s degree a plus.
• Five plus years of experience in Labor management or combination of labor law and Juris Doctor.
• Five plus years of experience in Human Resources. A master’s may substitute two years of experience.
• Certification in Human Resources (PHR, SPHR, or GPHR) or project management certification (PMP) a plus.

WE VALUE

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters
• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex compensation details in a clear manner
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering business objectives

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

Experience

• 5 year(s): Experience in Human Resources. A master’s may substitute two years of experience.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Human Resources or related field