**Overview** **Imagine your future with us** At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world. **Responsibilities** **About the role** **Policy and Employee Support:** + Serve as the point of contact within assigned business streams. + Provide guidance on company policies, procedures, and documentation to employees and managers. + Respond to HR inquiries and assist with resolving policy and procedural issues from assigned email inboxes. **Employee Relations and Development:** + Support onboarding activities, orientations, and conduct training sessions for employees. + Assist in developing the company’s salary structure, job documentation, and evaluation systems. + Provide HR consultation to management, offering advice on employment law, performance management, and conflict resolution. + Partner with local management to encourage open, honest communication and foster a positive work environment. **HR Compliance and Reporting:** + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; conduct regular reviews of policies and practices to maintain regulatory alignment. + Manage employment verification checks and handle invoice coding. **Employee Issues and Investigations:** + Investigate and resolve employee complaints and concerns in a timely manner. + Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. + Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive matters as needed. **Talent and Performance Management:** + Execute HR programs related to performance, productivity, recognition, and morale. + Support performance evaluations and assist managers in the employee review process as needed. **Continuous Improvement:** + Maintain awareness of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and advancements in human resources, talent management, and employment law. **Additional Duties:** Perform other HR-related tasks as assigned to support smooth HR operations. **Qualifications** **About you** **Required Skills/Abilities:** + Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. + Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate appropriately. + Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. + Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/talent management systems. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to handle sensitive inquiries and make effective presentations. + Adherence to company procedures, standards, and safety programs. + Active participation in HSE initiatives. **This is an onsite role at our Middletown, PA or Stratford, CT.** **Working conditions** **Physical Demands:** + Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities. + Ability to use and view a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day. + Ability to communicate via telephone and e-mail without assistance. **Working at ALS** Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS. We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work. Our benefits include: + Structured wage increases + Comprehensive benefit package (including: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks) + Additional vacation days for years of service + Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company + Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more) **About ALS** ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. **Everyone matters** ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms the diversity of our society ALS is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EOE AA Minority, Female, Veteran, Individuals with Disabilities Click Here to view the EEO is the Law poster Click Here to view the FMLA Law poster Click Here to view the EPPA Law Poster Click Here to view the Pay Transparency Provision Click Here to view company E-Verify Participation Poster ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. **Location** _US-PA-Middletown_ **Job ID** _2024-10954_ **\# Positions** _1_ **Posted Date** _1 month ago_ _(11/26/2024 12:01 PM)_ **Category** _Human Resources_ **Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **OC** _ALSENV_