Human Resources Specialist

AP Executive Staffing is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization in the Buffalo area to hire an experienced HR Specialist to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being a trusted resource for employees while supporting employee relations, compliance, leave administration, and day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will bring professionalism, discretion, strong communication skills, and a people-first mindset to the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support employee relations matters and respond to employee questions and concerns professionally and confidentially

• Assist with workplace investigations, policy interpretation, and HR compliance initiatives

• Manage and track leave administration processes and related documentation

• Support benefits-related compliance, including ACA and ERISA requirements

• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation

• Partner cross-functionally to support employee engagement and workplace culture initiatives

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Preferred Background:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably focused on employee relations and compliance

• Experience using ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS systems

• Strong understanding of employment law, HR compliance, and leave administration processes

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of an organization

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset in a fast-paced environment

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word