Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is seeking a Human Resources Generalist for our Jacksonville, FL, Corporate location. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for human resources and a keen eye for detail.

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. and the leading source of integrated marine systems and components. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 3 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions. 

Position Summary

The Human Resource Generalist will assist in the management and administration of Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs. This position will act as a key resource in addressing employee questions and concerns for all HR matters, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, and conflict resolution, escalating to the Director of Human Resources as needed. Domestic travel may be required. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information, including promotions, transfers, leave of absence, etc. 
• Recruiting and Onboarding: Assist with full-cycle recruitment, including posting jobs, screening candidates, extending offers, managing new hire onboarding, and retention.
• Training and Development: Assist with performance management and employee training and development initiatives.
• Benefits & Compensation: Assist with employee benefits and compensation administration, including timekeeping and payroll processing.  
• Employee Relations: Build trust to educate and guide managers on employee relations, including but not limited to conflict resolution, disciplinary action, and conducting investigations.
• Policy & Compliance: Stay up to date on HR and payroll regulations and best practices to ensure alignment with employment laws and government reporting regulations that impact HR functions, such as EEO, ADA, FMLA, etc. Prepare HR reports, presentations, and other documents requested.  

Competencies

Fincantieri’s core competencies reflect our strategy, culture, and values, outlining key behavioral expectations for all employees: 

• Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning.
• Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals.
• Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion. 

• Must have a knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.
• Must have HRIS knowledge, experience with Paylocity preferred. 
• Must have strong organizational, time-management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 4+ Years of Human Resources experience required. 
• Experience in shipbuilding, manufacturing, and/or defense contractor industries strongly preferred.
• Certifications and/or Licenses: SHRM and/or HRCI certifications preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee’s workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, areas of the work environment may not be climate-controlled, and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Posting Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide a representative summary of the work environment, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities of the particular position. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.