HR Professional

Reports To: Sr. HR Generalist, up to CHRO

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview: The HR Specialist will aid in the administration and support of HR processes, procedures, systems, and our great team members.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform data entry into HRIS for all new hires, changes, LOA's and terminations.
• Maintain HRIS accuracy for all employee records.
• Review timecards, ensure accurate timekeeping prior to payroll being processed.
• Answer payroll and benefit related questions.
• Assist with E-Verify and I-9's.
• Assist with background check and drug screen process.
• Assist all union and non-union employees with annual open enrollment for benefits.
• Assist in handling leave management for the site (FMLA, STD, ADA, W/C).
• Facilitate new hire orientations and assist with onboarding process.
• Recruit for hourly employees, work with temporary agencies, manage agency relationships.
• Facilitate the internal job promotion and interview process.
• Complete all monthly and quarterly union reports.
• With assistance from Corporate HR team, help with leaves of absences and site injury reporting.
• Track plant employees' attendance, vacation, and time off requests.
• Maintain plant access control system including employee picture badges.
• Assist HR team with projects.
• Serve as first point of contact for employees with HR needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate a variety of employee meetings and engagement events.
• Proper record keeping and employee file maintenance.
• Update and maintain current job descriptions.
• Track, monitor and coach employees and supervisors on weekly attendance.
• Assist EHS Coordinator to ensure compliance with annual Safety and Health compliance training.
• Responsible for assisting with employee relations issues including but not limited to counseling, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Chicago ordinances and state and federal regulations as well as annual trainings.
  
  

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Training: Provided on the job and supplemented with external seminars/classes.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications: Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years prior HR experience required. Manufacturing experience highly preferred. Bilingual in Cantonese or Spanish is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written skills, ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Professionalism at all times and treating others with respect and appreciation.
• Must work well in a fast paced environment and under pressure with competing priorities.
• Accept responsibility for own actions and ensure strong follow-up on commitments.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
  
  

Physical Requirements: Long periods of sitting or standing at an individual work station, heavy computer work.

Working Conditions: Temperature-regulated office environment.