HR Specialist

About This Role

As an HR Specialist you will be responsible for performing efficiently on a professional level, working alongside the HR Team, supporting manufacturing operations. You will execute your HR skills within the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy administration, recruitment, employment law compliance and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

What You'll Do

• Assist with recruitment efforts for exempt and nonexempt personnel and interns; support conducting new-associate orientations and other onboarding activities (50%+ of time)
• Maintain human resource information system records and compile reports from the database
• Assist with company communications
• Coordinate associate events and wellness activities
• Serve as the first point of HR contact for associates regarding comp, payroll, benefits, employment verification, and various other HR functions
• Administer/support HR & site level company events (employee giveaways, benefits enrollment, orientations, etc.)
• Assist with tracking of the various leave programs such as FMLA/STD/LTD/personal
• Assist with administration of various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel; assist in the implementation of personnel policies and procedures; communicate associate handbook and corporate policies
• Assist with benefits administration to include open enrollment, documentation, and communicating benefit information to employees
• Assist with administering associate relations counseling and exit interviewing
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• 3+ years experience working in an HR department and experience in state/federal regulations related to employment such as FLSA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA
• 2+ years preferred experience in supply chain and/or manufacturing
• High level of organizational skills, strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to multi-task
• High sense of urgency, including priority setting and time management
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as needed
• Strong Ethical Conduct
• Excellent working knowledge and experience with current MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Exceptional computer skills

Bonus Points

• Associate's degree in HR, business administration, or a related field preferred
• HR certifications preferred
• Work experience at a unionized site preferred
• Microsoft Copilot experience preferred
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors preferred

Schedule

M-F, start time between 8:30am & 9:30am; end time between 5pm-6pm (depending on needs)

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $35.25 per hour + overtime
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance