SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has supervisory responsibilities of one to two positions, however, also partners with others to ensure superior performance relative to execution of HR policies, processes and programs which support servant leadership and align with Pella’s People Focused Culture.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Organization Development, Human Resources or related field, or equivalent related experience in education and training of skills required plus minimum of 2 years professional experience within a Human Resources generalist and/or training and development related position.   

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extremely strong written and oral communication skills.
• Learner who is highly curious and exemplifies continuous improvement mindset.
• Garners respect from all individuals.  
• Strong influential skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Trustworthy, holds information in complete confidence.
• Leans into adverse people situations and navigates difficult conversations with honesty, grace, and integrity.
• Proven strong project management skills and demonstrates urgency.
• Demonstrated understanding of the latest training and development theories and needs analysis.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; demonstrated success at project management and program implementation.
• Experience leading teams and/or managing others.
• Working knowledge of adult learning theory and employee development methods including instructor-led and virtual classroom delivery
• Objective and analyzes situations using impartial analytical and reasonings skills; strong ability to connect dots and identify trends; seeks varied insights and root causes; does not jump to conclusions.
• Knowledge and certifications for personality, strengths, and competency assessments – HBDI, Strengths Finder 2.0, Predictive Index, Meyers Briggs, and EQ360 preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, or industry reports.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy or strategy documents.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of conceptual or quantitative information and as a result, make recommendations that impact business growth strategies.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Competency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.  PeopleSoft, Taleo and SharePoint knowledge helpful.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHR preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment.  Pella participates in E- Verify.  Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment.  Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.