HR Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support the Human Resources function with all personnel-related goals.
• Take an active role in ensuring all tasks related to payroll, benefits, workers compensation, talent, HRIS and employee relations, are complete in a timely manner.
• Provide HR support to plant population including employee relations on a variety of issues.
• Coordinate the hiring of new employees and ensure employment decisions follow company policy and employment laws.
• Respond to employee questions and complaints regarding a wide variety of issues (FMLA, work schedules, transfers, promotions, benefits, safety, unfair treatment, performance, personal issues, pay, and company policies).
• Advise Unit Managers and Supervisors to ensure consistent application of corrective action of company policies and standards of conduct.
• Cook with Unit Managers to determine hiring needs and ensure proper staffing levels.
• Conduct investigations and provide summary reports to appropriate HR Director.
• Aid in responding to EEOC, DOL and unemployment claims.
• Communicate changes in HR related policies and benefit plans.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• PHR Certification preferred.
• 5+ years of related professional Human Resource experience.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures used in the Consumer-Packaged Goods and/or manufacturing industry preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Knowledge in ADP is a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, local employment labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
• Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills.
• Skills in handling conflict resolution situations.
• Ability to objectively coach employees and manage complex and difficult issues.
• Ability to be discreet with confidential information and sensitive issues.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Must be team-oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.