ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitor associate Time & Attendance daily for payroll purposes.

• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance as directed by Corporate Human Resources Department.

• Recruits, interviews, schedule pre-employment drug screening & physicals, and selects employees to fill vacant positions and coordinates the onboarding procedure.

• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals and enroll into time clock if necessary.

• Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance, 401K, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations, and employee statistics.

• Coordinates management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment in accordance with company policy.

• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs include, but not limited to, benefits & leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance talent management; productivity, recognition & morale; and occupational health and safety.

• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.

• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.

• Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.

• Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.

• Coordinator of Safety in the workplace. Duties include assessing safety, enforcing safety standards and educating employees

• Monitors area companies within labor market to insure competitive wage rate.

• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation.

• Prepares reports and recommends procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.

• Represents organization as required at local civic events, employment fairs, & assist with plant tours.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate Degree in similar field and/or minimum of two years related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of and experience with computerized online human resource information system
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software