Human Resources Specialist

The Human Resources Specialist assists with the administration of the day to day operations of our distribution center. This role provides support across a variety of HR functions, which may include departmental development, HRIS administration, training and development, benefits support, recruitment, executive administration, and other employment-related activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Provide general administrative support, including entering, formatting, and preparing documents and information.
• Answer the main office telephone line, assist callers as needed, and direct or transfer calls appropriately.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to management.

RECRUITING:

• Review and sort resumes and conduct initial applicant screening.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate interview details with hiring managers.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the recruiting and hiring process.
• Conduct initial orientation for newly hired employees.
• Create and issue security badges for new employees.
• Coordinate and manage temporary staffing needs and agency employees.

HR ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Maintains complete confidentiality regarding personnel files, employee data and all other confidential information
• Track and update hourly employee leaves of absence
• Assist in training staff members and new hires
• Tracks participants and training records
• Maintaining employee files and the HR filing system
• Assist with payroll preparation by providing relevant employee information, including absences, leaves, and other applicable data.
• Coordinate Steel Toe Shoe orders for employees as needed.
• Set up new employees in the biometric timekeeping system.
• Enter Workers’ Compensation claims into the MyWave system and maintain related records.
• Assist with vehicle accident reporting and maintain required documentation and files.
• Coordinate, submit, and maintain records for monthly safety meetings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• PC literacy (MS Office and Google Drive in particular)
• Basic knowledge of Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York labor laws
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work effectively across departmental teams
• 2 years’ exposure to the human resources functions

We are an EEOC/AA Employer. An industry leader, FMP offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays/vacation/sick time, STD/LTD, much more. Salary is based on experience and job performance.