Plant Human Resources

Job Summary:

Provides day-to-day support to the Management Team and performs various HR administrative duties. Duties may include the following: employee relations, training, performance management, attendance tracking, staffing, payroll and benefit enrollments. Responsible for various administrative and customer service duties. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides advice and counsel to leaders, supervisors and employees on key human resources matters, issues, and opportunities
• Leads EHS initiatives in plant (Safety Committee, incident investigations, safety training, etc). 
• Provides HR support for all departments on recruiting, interviewing, benefits, compensation, and employee relations issues and decisions.
• Schedules appointments, coordinates on-site interviews, prepares presentations, and manages confidential staffing reports.
• Conducts Investigations and works with the Human Resources Manager and Director of Human Resources to ensure timely resolution on employee adherence of company policies.
• Supports management in the execution of organization improvement initiatives.
• Facilitates annual employee survey process and creates gap closure plans.
• Provides support and coaching on various HR issues.
• Facilitates succession and workforce planning initiatives with business areas.
• Ensures Fair, Safe, and Equitable Work Environments.
• Identifies and proposes solutions for work environment & improvement initiatives. 
• Facilitates employee recruitment by posting jobs internally.
• Composes new hire packages; track, follow-up, and document.
• Works with Recruiting Team on the background screening process; track, follow-up and document.
• Delivers New Hire Orientation (including communication of benefits with all employees) and coordinates enrollments.
• Supports the administration of the company’s 401 (k) plan and associated documentation, including enrollments, eligibility, and supports processes for hard ship loans and annual audits.
• Sets up and trains employees on payroll/ timekeeping system and enrollment process through the system.
• Processes, tracks, and sends notifications on FMLA and Workers' Compensation leaves, issues, and claims.
• Updates and communicates various HR practices, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations to employees and management.
• Tracks incidents and accidents and maintains OSHA 300 log as required by law.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
• Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Must be task-oriented, with the ability to adjust multiple priorities in a short period of time.
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to quickly build strong working relationships with business partners and colleagues
• Ability to communicate with other team members, visitors and employees in an effective, pleasant, courteous and tactful manner.
• Strong computer skills and strong experience with Windows, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Employment Law.
• A focus on continuous improvement and being committed to learning new HR practices
• Must be extremely organized, accurate and detail-oriented
• English language proficiency to include verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a Human Resources role.
• Experience with ADP products or similar payroll processing software.
• PHR/SPHR Certification preferred.