HR Specialist - Elgin

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of talent and culture at the location
• Partner with the Human Resources Director, Plant Leader, and site leadership to foster a positive employee relations culture and a safe, engaged workforce
• Partner with Plant Leader and corporate Talent Acquisition on plant-level staffing, including recruitment and selection of exempt, non-exempt, and temporary employees
• Develop and implement recruitment, retention, and training programs to enhance skills, support compliance (e.g., harassment prevention), and drive employee engagement
• Manage the full hiring process: job postings, resume screening, interviews, hiring decisions, onboarding, and follow-up for successful integration
• As liaison between employees and management, address employee relations issues, conduct investigations, resolve conflicts, and support performance management
• Support leaders with coaching, performance feedback, appraisals, and development or improvement plans
• Administer HRIS changes, employment transactions (hiring, terminations, role/compensation changes), and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Analyze HR data and reports to identify trends, build on strengths, and develop action plans for improvement
• Partner with safety leaders to ensure compliance with safety initiatives, reduce workers’ compensation costs, and create engaging onboarding experiences
• Communicate benefit and corporate program changes; assist employees with benefit-related questions
• Contribute to mid-year processes, talent assessments, Affirmative Action Planning (AAP), and change initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage the full hiring process: job postings, resume screening, interviews, hiring decisions, onboarding, and follow-up for successful integration
• As liaison between employees and management, address employee relations issues, conduct investigations, resolve conflicts, and support performance management
• Support leaders with coaching, performance feedback, appraisals, and development or improvement plans
• Administer HRIS changes, employment transactions (hiring, terminations, role/compensation changes), and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Communicate benefit and corporate program changes; assist employees with benefit-related questions

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Strong knowledge of Oklahoma and federal labor laws required
• Minimum three years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Strategic thinking, planning, and change management capabilities required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels required
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities required
• Experience with continuous improvement/lean manufacturing preferred
• Proficiency in HRIS and intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations exercising a calm approach required
• Proactive in approach; shows ownership and drive required
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to all organization levels required
• Able to de-escalate situations and help manage conflict required