Human Resources Specialist

The Phoenix Company is looking for a dynamic, hands-on Human Resource Specialist to act as the vital link between our leadership and production staff. If you are a versatile "people specialist" who thrives in a manufacturing/production environment and excels at managing the entire employee lifecycle, we want you on our team!

The Role:

The Human Resource Specialist will assist with day-to-day HR activities, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and labor law compliance. This position requires a proactive problem-solver who can foster a positive work environment, improve departmental communication, and ensure our team's needs are met.

Education and Experience:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of human resource experience.
• Industry Experience: Direct HR experience in a manufacturing, production, or related environment is required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, HRIS software, and payroll/attendance systems.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Onboarding & Training: Conduct new employee orientations, guiding new hires through company benefit offerings and ensuring a welcoming first-day experience.
• Employee Relations: Provide firsthand support to staff and management, fostering morale and coordinating the resolution of workplace concerns.
• Administration: Assists employees with employee health insurance elections, retirement plan enrollments, completion of FMLA/Disability paperwork and coordinates filings for first report of injuries to worker’s compensation carrier.
• Compliance & Policy: Administer State and Federal Laws governing the workplace, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation.
• Recruitment: Post job openings, schedule interviews, review application/resumes, evaluate applicant skills and properly log candidates for EEO-1 compliance.
• Records & Systems: Maintain accurate personnel records, utilizing HRIS systems and attendance/payroll systems effectively.
• Performance Management: Coordinate evaluations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement processes

Success Factors:

• Detailed knowledge of federal and state applicable laws concerning employment.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration, effective oral and written communication skills, and excellent people skills.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management; sensitive to a diverse workforce with a wide variety of ages, cultural backgrounds, and experiences.

About The Phoenix Company of Chicago:

Established in 1969, The Phoenix Company of Chicago is a vertically integrated manufacturer of RF/Microwave connectors, cable assemblies, blind mate contacts, and custom interconnect solutions serving military, aerospace, medical, telecommunications, quantum computing, and test & instrumentation markets worldwide.

Our culture emphasizes quality, responsiveness, teamwork, innovation, and long-term employee development. Many of our employees have been with the company for decades, reflecting our commitment to a positive and stable work environment.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

· 401(k) with company match, immediate vesting

· Paid Holidays and Vacation

· Tuition Reimbursement Program

· Career growth opportunities within a technically advanced manufacturing environment

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabilities

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35