Specialist, People & Culture

How will you power what’s possible?

About the role

Southwire Company, LLC is a leader in technology and innovation, manufacturing wire and cable products, contractor equipment, and digital solutions. This position supports and administers People & Culture (P&C) initiatives within a specific business unit.

Responsibilities

• Supports front-line leadership with the management of team member relations cases, including conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions, ensuring fair and equitable outcomes.
• Administers HRIS and other P&C-related systems to ensure efficient processes, data accuracy, and effective reporting.
• Supports initiatives to determine hiring needs, workforce planning, and succession planning strategies while ensuring alignment with the overall business objectives by partnering with stakeholders.
• Affirms P&C processes and programs to identify areas for improvement and recommends strategies for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in line with business goals.
• Supports onboarding and training initiatives at the business unit level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Years of Experience: 2-4 years
• Licenses/Certificates: Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
• Years of Experience: 5-7 Years
• Field of Expertise: Manufacturing and/or Distribution; relevant industry experience
• Bilingual abilities are a plus (Spanish)

Qualifications

• Maintains compliance with P&C policies and legal requirements, ensuring adherence to labor laws and providing advice on best practices.
• Supports front-line leadership with best practices in people management, compliance, and team member engagement strategies, and fosters professional growth.
• Advises individuals to ensure all P&C activities and initiatives align with the company’s strategic objectives, while also supporting individual career development.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to drive performance, growth, and compliance across all P&C functions.
• Partners with leadership and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive performance, growth, and compliance across all P&C functions.

Skills

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focus
• Collaborates
• Balance Stakeholders
• Nimble Learning Plans and Aligns Skills
• Relationship Building
• Analytical Skills
• Training And Development
• Investigation Labor Compliance
• Employee Relations
• Employee Engagement
• Talent Acquisition
• Change Management
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

Benefits

We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave & More

Company Culture

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.