Job Code: 35888 
 

Job Description:
 

In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting and enhancing our HR initiatives, programs, and day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of HR best practices and a proactive approach to fostering a positive and productive workplace. This position supports the manager of Human Resource in the areas of labor/ employee relations, Affirmative Action, community relations, policy development and implementation, recruitment, employee training and orientation, benefit administration, and FMLA administration.

Accountabilities:

• Ensures compliance with equal employment opportunity standards by promoting a workplace free from discrimination in all hiring, training, transfer, and promotional practices.
• Supports all aspects of the internal hiring process, including managing job requisitions, coordinating with hiring managers, preparing offer letters, and facilitating onboarding.
• Coordinates new employee orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
• Assists with inter-plant transfers and related communication to applicable departments.
• Compiles and analyzes personnel data and prepares HR-related reports as needed.
• Processes employee status changes, including promotions, terminations, and other employment actions.
• Provides required documentation to vendors for benefit claims, including disability insurance claims.
• Maintains accurate and confidential employee files and other essential HR records.
• Assists in organizing and coordinating morale-boosting activities and employee engagement events.
• Familiarity with federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, etc.)
• Calculate and track Leave of Absence (LOA) pay and hours to ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations, while maintaining accurate payroll and employee records.
• Understanding of benefit administration systems and COBRA compliance
• Use active listening and problem-solving techniques to address issues professionally and fairly.
• Know when to escalate issues to HR leadership or legal counsel.
• Performs other HR-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:
An associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is required; however, a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Equivalent combinations of education, related experience, and/or training will also be considered

Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Skilled in delivering clear and effective presentations and in responding to questions from groups including managers, employees, and customers.
• Proficient in basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Capable of solving practical problems and handling a variety of issues that arise including analytical thinking, conflict resolution, and critical evaluation of HR data.
• The ability to interpret a wide range of instructions provided in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.

Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or attending meetings.

Manual dexterity to operate a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment.

Occasional lifting or carrying of files, boxes, or office supplies (typically up to 20 lbs.).

Visual acuity for reading documents, spreadsheets, and computer screens.

Hearing and speech abilities are sufficient for in-person, phone, and virtual communication.

Mobility within an office environment, including walking to meetings or navigating between departments.