Coordinator-HR

About the Role

This role oversees human resource policies and programs in the areas of employee relations, labor relations, staffing, EEO/AAP, benefits, and safety for our plant location. You will provide direction and counsel regarding human resource aspects of plant operations in a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all recruitment and selection activities, including processing applications, updating recruitment activity spreadsheets, preparing interview letters, scheduling interviews, and liaising with line managers and recruitment agencies regarding vacancies.
• Maintain HR and benefit files, both electronically and in hardcopy.
• Enroll employees in benefits through the HRIS, process enrollment changes, create new employee HR and benefit file folders, file employment and benefit documents, and remove terminated employee files.
• Support the HR Manager in educating employees and management on company policies and enforcing them.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Execute all employee termination procedures, including advising employees on their rights and benefits, and processing terminations.
• Present new or additional training materials to employees.
• Foster positive employee relations and resolve employee issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper filing of all employee records.
• Abide by company HR processes and current employment laws and regulations.
• Support line managers in employee investigations and provide guidance during union grievance meetings.
• Prepare and process HRIS transactions such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and other job changes.
• Administer the service award program and prepare annual, monthly, and quarterly data reports.
• Responsible for the administration of FMLA/ADA leaves of absence.
• Administer unemployment claims.
• Understand and practice appropriate safety procedures through education, training, and adherence to policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a related field is preferred.
• Union and labor relations experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish (ability to read, write, and speak in both English and Spanish) is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience using HR software and HRIS databases.
• Reliable, people-oriented, and enjoys working with a diverse range of individuals while prioritizing employee needs.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

Work Environment

• Work is generally performed in a business professional office environment with standard office equipment.
• No domestic travel required.
• May require lifting up to 15 pounds.
• May require frequent or infrequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, and use of hands or fingers.
• May require standing or walking on concrete flooring for less than 4 hours.