What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Champion position at Peak Toolworks Precision?
Talent Champion
We’re looking for a people-focused, detail-oriented Talent professional to join our team as a Talent Champion onsite in Jasper, Indiana.
In this role, you’ll be at the center of the employee experience—driving recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and employee relations while helping shape a positive and high-performing workplace culture.
If you enjoy building strong partnerships, improving processes, and making a real impact on employees’ day-to-day experience, we’d love to connect.
What You’ll Do
Lead full-cycle recruiting for all U.S. positions, partnering with hiring managers to identify and attract top talent
Coordinate background checks and employment verifications
Deliver engaging onboarding and orientation experiences for new hires
Support Talent programs including benefits, leave administration, recognition, and employee engagement initiatives
Ensure compliance with multi- federal, state, and local employment laws and Talent best practices
Review weekly payroll for accuracy and partner with U.S. and Canada payroll teams (serve as backup processor)
Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews and feedback analysis
Track talent metrics to support business decisions
Partner with Operations on safety reviews and incident follow-ups
Community partnerships by coordinating outreach initiatives, supporting local events, and enhancing the organization’s employer brand within the community
Support managers with employee relations and performance management
Respond to employee questions and help maintain a positive, supportive workplace environment
What You Bring
Experience in recruiting and talent operations
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of employment laws and Talent best practices
High level of discretion and attention to detail
Why Join Us?You’ll play a key role in shaping the employee experience while working alongside a collaborative team that values people, performance, and continuous improvement.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
2–5 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Operations, or Recruiting
Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Experience with full-cycle recruiting and onboarding processes
Familiarity with HRIS systems and payroll processes (multi-state and/or Canada experience is a plus) (Dayforce experience is a plus)
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience supporting employee relations and performance management initiatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with HR analytics/reporting tools is a plus
SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certification preferred (not required)
Competencies
- Communicates effectively: Actively listens to customers and checks for understanding, adjusts communication content and style to meet the needs of stakeholder, models and encourages ideas and opinions. Delivers messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.
- Action Oriented: Shows initiative in touch situations and spots and seizes opportunities, quickly and decisively takes action in fast-changing unpredictable situations.
- Manages Execution: Focuses on highest priorities, lays out a thorough schedule and steps for achieving objectives, manages progress of work and diligently tracks the milestones, makes implementation plans, looks for obstacles and develops contingency plans
- Technical Capacity.
- Global Perspective: Looks at broadest view of issue and challenges and understands position of organization as a whole. Is able to think and talk in global terms, knows the impact of global trends on the organization
- Drives for Results: Sets aggressive goals and high standards. Pursues everything with drive and energy, puts in extra effort to meet deadlines and persists in the face of challenges and setbacks
You should be proficient in:
- Human Resources
- Workers’ Compensation
- Recruiting
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Coaching and Mentoring Experience
- Recruiting and Training Experience