Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Human Resource Specialist is accountable for managing all Human Resource (HR) functions such as: implementing HR actions , analyzing business information and leading HR project initiatives, proactively engaging in employee relations issues, coordinating candidate staffing, selection and community outreach, employee development activities, and coordinating programs, policies and procedures in support of the company culture.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Collaborates with local facility leadership to get input on HR decisions and ensures the delivery of high-quality HR processes.

• Evaluates potential issues or service needs and formulates responses.

• Demonstrates employee advocacy and develops a reputation as a neutral and approachable HR professional serving all employees.

• Mediates difficult employee relations and/or other interactions as a neutral party.

• Leads talent management, employee development, and succession planning initiatives and actions .

• Communicates benefit-related changes and assists employees with questions regarding benefits.

• R evises and communicates global and local HR policies and procedures.

• Assures local facility complies with all federal, state, and local laws governing employment.

• Designs and maintains affirmative action plan by conducting statistical analysis and documenting progress in the AAP.

• Measures performance in the areas of human resources and safety and presents information to corporate management and customers.

• Assists leadership team with HR budget formulation.

• May be assigned as a subject-matter expert on one or more human resource disciplines for the company .

• Support training initiatives, training and programs.

• Other projects or duties as assigned.

  Required Skills and Experience:

• 5 plus years of recent HR generalist experience, hands-on capabilities in Employee Relations, Staffing, Talent Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Labor/Union Relations and Regulatory Compliance

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to balance conflicting points of view, function effectively under pressure and demonstrate discretion, integrity and fair-mindedness

• Strategic mindset with the ability to logically organize thinking on issues, develop thorough execution plans and drive process to successful implementation

• Experience working the "soft side" of HR including developing a culture of cooperation, teamwork and open communication at all levels

• Experience managing multiple tasks concurrently, demonstrating a sense of urgency and results orientation

• Follow-up skills with the ability to follow-through to completion track record of success working at a fast pace

• Exhibits attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with HRIS, Microsoft Office and familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems

• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.

  Preferred Skills and Experience:

• HR Certification

• Experience supporting multi-shift environments (i.e. distribution or manufacturing)

  Physical Demands and Work Environment :

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.

  Pay Transparency Statement:   

  The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace.