Sr HR Associate

About the role

The primary objective of this position is to provide daily operations pertaining to the hourly workforce. Essential duties are maintaining timekeeping for hourly payroll, benefits issues, employee file maintenance and Talent Center database management. This role always acts in the HR capacity and will fill in for questions and support in the absence of the Sr. Manufacturing HR Leader.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Process: primary employee payroll weekly
• Payroll Coordinator duties with oversight and administration of Kronos UKG up to and including training and certifying new department payroll admins
• Responsible for maintenance of time clocks at the Roofing plants
• Respond to payroll issues from hourly paid employees
• Coordinate or assist employees with all payroll changes (tax changes, direct deposit, garnishments, deductions, etc.)
• Be sole point of contact for Payroll Shared Services and problem ticket entry and resolution
• Research for annual labor market review
• Maintain a high level of understanding on all benefits and respond to routine benefit questions or escalate to appropriate resource
• Facilitate open enrollment meetings and one‑on‑ones
• Primary liaison with ROHN and DCM with issues with FMLA/STD
• Update employee data as necessary in Employee Central
• Run routine and non‑routine reports
• Calculate quarterly incentive plan payout (VIP) and Employee Performance Awards (EPA) as required
• Arrange plant tours and interviews
• Coordinate all pre‑placement activities as per policy, including drug screen & medical questionnaire and launch onboarding
• Manage all hourly recruitment in Talent Center
• Assist with orientation and onboarding for hourly and salary employees
• Ensure that employee information is filed in compliance with company and governmental regulations
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee information
• Update trackers based on documents received
• Assist Employee Resource Groups and community service efforts
• Oversee all corrective actions/discipline to ensure compliance with company policy and best practices regarding documentation
• Keep all HR communication boards updated throughout the plant, including mandated postings
• Drive an actively engaged culture through positive interactions
• Facilitate/coordinate plant events
• Actively engage in the plant's Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts through maintaining 5S standards and area/pillar activities as assigned
• Remain actively 100% engaged in all safety initiatives and comply with all plant safety regulations
• Provide support to managers/supervisors on issues of company/HR policy application
• Maintain regular onsite attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed that can be performed safely

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years in prior HR capacity
• Ability to work M‑F 6:30AM‑2:30PM onsite (some variances possible when needed)
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally with all levels of employees and management
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, ADA, and FMLA
• Experience with HRIS systems required
• Strong communication and attention to detail
• High level of professionalism, discretion and business ethics
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• UKG and Kronos software experience preferred
• OneDrive experience preferred
• Complete all annual safety and role‑specific training as required
• Must pass all required assessments
• Wear required PPE equipment (safety glasses, bump cap, steel toe boots, ear protection, heat/cut resistant gloves, long sleeve shirt, and face mask)
• Ability to