hr-program-specialist

**Overview of role:** The HR Program Specialist administers engagement and retention programs across the associate lifecycle for both HR and for the business. Under the direction of the Area HR Manager, this role will be responsible for auditing, updating, and monitoring key human resources programs that have a direct impact on associate engagement, retention, and satisfaction. The role regularly interfaces with field operations leadership and the HR team to provide appropriate support, gather input and feedback, conduct training, and run reports and audits for associate programs and processes. **Responsibilities:** Provide general administrative and operational support, which includes managing program materials, conducting training for leaders and HR, continuously tracking, analyzing, and reporting on key program metrics, and regularly communicating with HR leaders on program performance. Analyze program metrics and company turnover, retention, and exit interview data to identify areas for continuous improvement. Make recommendations based on data analysis and feedback from operations leaders, field HR, and HR leadership team. Work with Area HR Manager to prioritize enhancements. Implement and communicate enhancements as appropriate. Develop mechanisms for program utilization tracking and reporting, including the use of Microsoft tools and Smartsheet. Be able to connect data to program impact and recommended actions. In collaboration with HR team leads, develop project plans and timelines to achieve key project outcomes within the identified timeframe. Facilitate project team meetings with cross functional HR and enterprise team members. Develop and maintain project documentation. Other projects and responsibilities as assigned by the manager. **Qualifications:** **Required qualifications:** Bachelor’s degree, focus of study desired: human resources, change management, business, communication 2 years HR experience 2 years experience supporting processes and programs Customer service, follow up, follow through Strong skills in Microsoft office tools Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral Organization skills and attention to detail Presentation skills **Preferred qualifications:** Smartsheet management (reports, dashboards, etc.) Project management experience preferred 2 years program management experience Experience in the logistics/supply chain industry **Physical Requirements:** -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. **About Penske Logistics** Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more. Job Category: Human Resources Job Family: Human Resources Address: 3000 Auburn Dr Primary Location: US-OH-Beachwood Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2513310