HR Specialist

About the role

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. The HR Specialist provides comprehensive human resources support while serving as a key point of contact for employees. This role combines HR specialist responsibilities with HR coordinator-level administrative support, ensuring efficient execution of onboarding, employee records management, HR transactions, compliance activities, and employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and capable of balancing administrative tasks with HR support. At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations activities by responding to employee inquiries and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Assist managers with HR policies, procedures, and workforce-related questions.
• Coordinate recruiting activities including job requisitions, candidate scheduling, interviews, and pre-employment processes.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Assist with leave administration, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Process employee transactions in HRIS systems including hires, transfers, promotions, pay changes, and terminations.
• Maintain personnel files and ensure HR records are accurate and up to date.
• Prepare employment verification requests, HR correspondence, and employee documentation.
• Coordinate new hire paperwork and onboarding requirements.
• Track attendance programs, employee recognition activities, and training records.
• Support benefits administration and annual open enrollment activities.
• Generate HR reports, metrics, and workforce data as requested.
• Assist with audits and compliance reporting.
• Support employee communication programs and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate employee events, recognition programs, and wellness activities.
• Partner with site leadership to promote a positive workplace culture.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 2-3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience maintaining confidential employee information.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Workday systems experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience supporting HR functions in a manufacturing environment.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or other HR certification.

Skills

• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Attention to detail
• Organization and prioritization