HR Specialist

About the role

Perform general support and assistance to the Human Resources team. Serve as a liaison to all employees for Human Resources support.

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly payroll processes for union and office employees, including processing and correcting errors.
• Serve as a primary contact for Corporate teams as needed for related payroll activities.
• Provide system setup and training for the time tracking system.
• Provide timely customer service in response to questions from employees.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality with human resources records, including employee and organizational data, in electronic and paper formats.
• Manage the union benefit plan administration including open enrollment and employee requests.
• Manage the bid job process for hourly production union jobs.
• Cook up employee relations events.
• Participate in the talent acquisition process as assigned, including onboarding responsibilities.
• Serve as liaison between the organization and external vendors, including supply vendors and benefit plan providers.
• Create PO’s upon request and process timely requests for payment from vendors.
• Maintain HR intranet site and digital HR boards.
• Function as the lead on assigned Human Resources related project work.
• Apply labor relations contract language to HR processes with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assign and monitor completion of employee training.
• Identify process improvements and lead change to increase efficiencies.
• Create timely and accurate routine reports for internal and external customers.
• Cook up the annual vacation planning process for both unions.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience requirements: Certificate or Associates degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in human resources, business, communication or management required. Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, communication or management preferred. Minimum of 2 years related experience required.
• Other special requirements: Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

Special Requirements

• Complete discretion, working with highly confidential information and records.
• Ability to think critically.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and tact.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.
• Proficient with, or the ability to learn, Dimensions payroll system and Workday HRIS system.

Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions.
• Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use.
• General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.