Associate Specialist, HR Business Partnering (1st Shift) - Willoughby OH

About the role

Support the HRBP in managing the employee lifecycle; attract, develop, engage, separate and plan.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Support recruitment and onboarding in the country — creating requisitions, posting job ads, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, sending offers (for NAM this falls under the recruiting team). Follow up with business leaders/line managers for requisition approvals (online). Work with regional HR Advisor for offline/proxy requisition approvals. Close completed requisitions and ensure new-hire details are pushed to the HCM system. Support implementation of on/off-boarding processes, including pre-onboarding engagement. Analyze post-surveys of on/off-boarding processes and provide improvement recommendations. Work closely with OD team to deliver employer branding activities.
• Total Rewards & Payroll Administration & Governance: Support HRBP in compensation matters — salary increases, staff retention, annual compensation review, compensation statements. Deliver accurate, timely payroll processing; input and maintain payroll data; check payrolls for accuracy prior to submission; prepare complex manual payments when required; complete financial reconciliations. Manage and coordinate with payroll vendors and ensure quality service delivery. Review vendor contracts and follow up with legal on contract clearance before engaging vendor services. Assist and guide junior colleagues on managing local regulatory requirements to ensure full compliance. Step up and resolve issues before they escalate to HRBP and management. Engage in annual payroll backup compliance exercise (for NAM, this falls under Finance with HR supporting payroll processing).
• Regulatory & Compliance Management: Ensure HR compliance with external regulations and internal SOPs and audits. Assist HRBP in audit processes; ensure all open items are closed timely and non-compliances are rectified.
• Performance Management & Employee Engagement: Follow up with line managers and employees on completion of annual performance appraisals. Respond to queries on performance management and employee engagement initiatives. Coordinate with HRBP to implement employee engagement initiatives and gather employee input.

Qualifications

Basic work experience in HR preferred (over 12 months to 18 months).

Pay

The typical starting salary range for this position is $40,300 – $62,100. The actual salary offer will take into account multiple factors including skills, experience, education, and location. The salary details listed reflect base salary only, not total compensation, which includes bonus and benefits.

Benefits

• Vacation
• 6 days sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program

Schedule

Work Location Requirement – APL Logistics: Employees residing within 25 miles of an APL Logistics Hub Office (AZ, FL, MI, NC, OR) are required to follow a designated Hybrid schedule. Fully on-site or fully remote schedules are determined based on role and business needs. Hybrid employees must report to the office 8 days per month, scheduled by their supervisor. Warehouse roles are typically fully on-site. Candidates outside the 25-mile radius may be considered for fully remote roles, depending on business needs. Remote work requires full compliance with company policies, including workspace standards, timekeeping, and communication protocols. Commuting costs are not reimbursed. Adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.

About Us

APL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage and Transportation products delivered across six regions. The company also pioneered the use of visual data analysis and offers a robust Data Management and Analytics product suite to help understand and solve complex problems that span systems and processes. The brand was built alongside a culture of deep customer focus and attention, and is known for providing flexible solutions to complex problems. At the heart of the offering is a global, cross-functional ability to manage customer orders from origin all the way to final destination via a network of global professionals.