HR Specialist

Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation's leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Position Summary

The HR Specialist will focus on the daily functions of the HR department and performs routine tasks related to recruiting, benefits, pay, leave of absence; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training development. The HR Specialist will support the Team Member Experience (TMX) Manager on all TMX initiatives and special projects.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, partnering with the TMX Manager on any complex and/or sensitive matters.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Manage onboarding of new team members to include I-9 and E-Verify completion and benefit enrollment.
• Ensure that people managers complete weekly timecards in Workday and that weekly bonus spreadsheets are complete, accurate, and submitted to payroll by the deadlines.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and team member eligibility verifications to include motor vehicle record checks for those that drive in course and scope of their role.
• Lead new hire orientation and team member recognition programs.
• Partner with the TMX Manager to review and analyze key performance indicators to look for trends and root causes of turnover and retention.
• Ensure people managers are completing stay interviews and provide stay interview training to new leaders.
• Partner with TMX Manager and/or Training Coordinator to schedule and coordinate training programs along with leadership development workshops.
• Support the performance management process, including team member evaluations and coaching.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR preferred
• 2 years’ experience in a human resource role preferred
• Experience with HRIS/Payroll systems and/or Workday a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Trustworthy – capable of handling and maintaining highly confidential information
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Able to adhere to tight deadlines
• Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with all levels in the organization
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• Constantly works in an indoor, temperature-controlled, sealed-window office environment.
• Work primarily involves sitting / standing.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• As needed, up to 10%
  
  

Why Clayton?

• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.
  
  

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Why Clayton?

A Berkshire Hathaway Company - an integrity-based organization offering unlimited career growth opportunities.

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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