HR Operations Specialist

The Shepherd Color Company is a leading global producer of complex inorganic color pigments. Our color pigments are an extraordinary class of inorganic pigments that offer stable, long-lasting color for many applications. They have unbeatable weatherability, heat and chemical resistance, are non-warping and easy to disperse. Our products can be found everywhere, from the non-stick surface of your favorite cookware to adding color and IR reflectivity to roofing and siding to help keep buildings cool.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio (West Chester) with sales offices in Belgium, Australia, Japan, and China, along with our global distributors, we supply millions of pounds annually of our high-quality pigments and support our customers around the world. Our success has been built upon the fundamental belief that promoting people of exemplary character, doing quality work, and offering differentiated products, Shepherd Color brightens lives.

We are seeking a dedicated, trustworthy Human Resources (HR) operations professional who has a heart for people and the willingness to take on a servant leader role. We need someone who is process driven and strives toward operational excellence within the HR team. The HR Operations Specialist will need to strike a good balance between caring for people and taking care of business. We need a person who can ask the right questions, see the big picture, and implement with great attention to detail.

Half of your time will be in Norwood, working with The Shepherd Chemical Company, and the other half will be in West Chester, working with The Shepherd Color Company. Some time may be needed in Middletown to support Glass Coatings and Concepts. You must be willing and available to travel between and work at the various sites.

Compensation Range - $50,000 - $55,000

Here's what you will do

• Team Member Support - When team members have questions, you’ll be their go-to. You may help them understand their pay, unravel benefits mysteries, and decode PTO and leave policies.
• Recruiting/Onboarding Excellence - You’ll process non-exempt new hire paperwork and assist with orientation.
• Engagement - You’ll support wellness initiatives, feedback surveys, and Employee Appreciation Day events.
• Data Accuracy - You will keep records up to date. Accuracy matters, and you’ll ensure that personnel updates, performance documentation, and leave of absence records are spot-on.
• Reporting - Run standard reports related to employee data and payroll. But that’s not all—your analytical mind will also create custom reports when needed.  You may even pick up some payroll responsibilities as you progress.
• Compliance - You’ll post annual compliance notices in a timely manner
• Projects - Support HR initiatives. You will eventually lead some HR projects as you build your project experience.

Education/Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or relevant field preferred 
• At least two to five years of Human Resources experience with a general understanding of HR areas of responsibility, including compliance, employee relations, benefits
• Knowledge of HR Systems and their impact (including HRIS & ATS) 
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Knowledge, skills, and abilities 

• Professional demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with employees at various levels of the organization; able to effectively communicate with different audiences 
• Able to build relationships to achieve results; position requires collaboration with others and the ability to exercise independent judgment 
• Able to use logic and reasoning to understand long term impact of decisions
• Builds processes and procedures to bring synergy to standards within the department
• Able to work efficiently and effectively while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to prioritize
• Strives to bring operational excellence to the HR team
• Thinks outside the box and is not afraid to consider new ways to approach a challenge
• Seeks continuous learning opportunities to grow personally and professionally
• Focuses on finding the best solutions for both our people and our company
• Consistently demonstrates Shepherd Core Values:
  1. We are people of exemplary character
  2. We strive for excellence in all we do
  3. We work for long term impact
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS and ATS systems (preferably ADP)

Benefits

Full-time team members receive:

• Competitive Pay
• Health and Life Insurance (eligibility date of hire)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company 401K Contribution (eligibility date of hire)
• Company Bonus eligibility
• Fitness Membership subsidy
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Career Development

EEO Statement

The Shepherd Material Science Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 or over), disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.