Human Resources Coordinator/Generalist

About the role

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. The Human Resources Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting the HR department's functions and ensuring the smooth operation of various HR processes, including talent acquisition, HRIS maintenance, benefits administration support, onboarding, and Leave of Absence administration.

Responsibilities

• Drive Talent Acquisition efforts, including sourcing and screening candidates and proactive outreach to identify qualified talent.
• Facilitate full-cycle recruitment activities, including job description development, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, coordinating with third-party staffing sources, and processing background checks.
• Support the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Maintain employee records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation.
• Support the HRIS system, including data entry, report generation, data integrity, and system configuration and customization.
• Assist as secondary support in leave of absence administration, including FMLA, federal, state, and other applicable leave programs.
• Support benefits administration as needed, including helping employees with benefit inquiries and enrollment processes.
• Support in employee relations by resolving workplace concerns, conducting investigations, and facilitating conflict resolution.
• Participate in organization employee engagement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in human resources, recruiting or related.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Ceridian/Dayforce preferred) & Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ceridian/Dayforce HRIS system experience.
• SHRM-CP Certification.

Working Conditions

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles.
• The employee may be exposed to vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day (local travel between Michigan Facilities in Metro Detroit, 20%).
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area.

Physical Demands

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.

Special Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening. This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Match