Human Resources Specialist

About the role

As a Human Resources Specialist, you will be responsible for managing HR functions within the plant, focusing on timekeeping, recruiting, employee relations, and administrative support at our Princeton, KY facility, a manufacturer of quality baked snacks.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly payroll activities, including timecard review and verification for hourly employees.
• Process payroll-related transactions, including retroactive pay adjustments and payroll deductions.
• Monitor employee attendance and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Support full-cycle recruitment for hourly positions, including job posting, candidate screening, hiring, and onboarding.
• Prepare new hire materials, issue employee badges, and coordinate locker assignments.
• Maintain employee records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity.
• Assist with annual benefits enrollment activities and support employee engagement, recognition, and wellness programs.
• Serve as a resource for employees by responding to questions related to payroll, benefits, compensation, and HR programs.
• Provide administrative support for the front office, including coordinating meetings, managing phone inquiries, greeting visitors, and distributing mail.

Requirements

• Aceess to a computer with internet connection.
• Associate's degree in human resources, business or related field is strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• For positions supporting a manufacturing site, experience in a plant environment is preferred.
• Excellent problem solving, and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong personal accountability for high-quality work with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience using HRIS Systems such as Workday and Dimensions UKG is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.

Qualifications

• This full-time, on-site role is on first shift, with occasional flexibility to other shifts.

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Benefits

• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to two weeks of vacation (increasing to three weeks after just three years of service), five sick days, two emergency days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leadership support for accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!

401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.

Schedule

This full-time, on-site role is on first shift, with occasional flexibility to other shifts.