WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES

We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, Employee Stock Option Plan.

WHO WE ARE

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich history of American manufacturing. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America’s first shovels. AMES® brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools have helped build America, for more than two hundred years. AMES products have built Revolutionary War ramparts, connected the nation via the Transcontinental Railroad, dug for gold, gone on expeditions to Antarctica, carved Mount Rushmore, and installed the Statue of Liberty. And just like America, we are still working every day to build the next great wonder.

Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools, with leading global brands sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities.

Our leading brands include ClosetMaid®, AMES®, True Temper®, Razor-Back®, Jackson®, Southern Patio® and Harper®

We are a business unit of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF)

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Our Hybrid schedule requires 3 days onsite (Tuesday-Thursday, 8am-5pm) and 2 days remote (Monday and Friday, 8am-5pm). This role requires some Mondays onsite for New Hire Orientation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

At The AMES Companies, our Human Resources Representative is a focused and detail-oriented HR professional with experiencing in general office administration, assisting with various aspects of Human Resources records and information management, and collaborating with the greater HR team to achieve organizational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to general employee questions and direct to appropriate HR specialists as needed.
• Update employee information and records in HRIS system or other business applications.
• Digital archiving of employee records.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality on Team Member issues & guest relations.
• Maintain organizational charts.
• Create and work with HR reports and metrics to provide key HR indicators.
• Assist Team Members with basic UKG questions, passwords reset, etc.
• Point of contact for facility’s HR vendors and contractors.
• Organize and coordinate HR and company related events and meetings.
• Coordinate service awards, flowers delivery, and other employee benefits.
• Order & stock HR supplies and forms as needed.
• Process HR mail and coordinate mass mailings as needed.
• Contribute to fostering a positive work environment by participating in employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist in the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, or GED Certification.
• 2 Years experience in an HR Administrator or Coordinator role.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• UKG Pro experience preferred, or experience with comparable Human Resources Information System.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong attention to detail, manage multiple priorities, and work collaboratively in a changing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Self-starter that can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment & maintain regular attendance.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The AMES Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by contacting Human Resources at 1-352-401-6135 or by sending an email to recruiting@ames.com to make appropriate arrangements.