Job Summary

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Manages new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Responsible for employee data management and transactional HR for the site, including time and attendance and HRIS systems.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and engagement; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• Knowledge of principles and best practices for recruitment and selection
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills with employees and all levels of management; able to create a working environment of open communication and trust
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to confidentially manage HR and medical related information and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct at all times
• Proven ability to partner with manufacturing leadership to provide expertise on HR initiatives
• Proficiency with HRIS systems - Kronos, PeopleSoft, and Success Factors experience a plus
• 4-year college degree in Human Resources or similar field, PHR or SPHR a plus
• 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing HR required
• 3-5 years' labor relations/union experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite