What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist position at Hengst of North America?
Job Summary:
The HR Specialist is a primary contributor to the overall success of our company in providing support to all associates, recruiting for open positions, and maintaining Time & Attendance for the HR Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Generate reports weekly and monthly to provide data on Headcount and Turnover results.
- Update data and charts in Excel to present to Management (KPIs).
- Prepare Attendance reports for supervisors to address absenteeism concerns with employees through disciplinary measures.
- Work with local staffing agencies to recruit for hourly production and support positions.
- Responsible for onboarding of all temporary employees by assuring all necessary documentation is provided and accurate, scheduling orientation and assigning to appropriate department.
- Conduct weekly face-to-face orientation for new temporary associates to introduce the company, our values, and pertinent policies.
- Monitor Time & Attendance system to address time clock issues and exceptions.
- Approve Time & Attendance data to submit for payroll processing on a bi-weekly basis.
- Initiate electronic personnel forms through Microsoft SharePoint.
- Assist with Hourly employees’ Performance Review process.
- Responsible for maintaining personnel files for both salaried and hourly work force (active and inactive) according to guidelines set forth by the Human Resources Dept.
- Create New Hire folders to include all necessary information is kept legally and accurately.
- Assign newly hired employees with badges and maintain them in Ceramix.
- Enter New Hire data into E-Verify based on governmental requirements.
- Assist with community and employee relations activities including holiday functions, United Way campaign, anniversary celebrations, etc.
- Work with associates to resolve issues and suggest resolutions.
- Serve as backup to the Payroll/Benefits Specialist.
- Attend required developmental training.
Education Required: High School Diploma, Associate's Degree is preferred
Experience Required: 1 – 3 years in an HR office, Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Other Experience Required: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Other Skills Preferred:
- Microsoft SharePoint, Paychex, SAP, Ceramix
- Customer Service Oriented
- Ability to multitask with attention to detail
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Human resources: 3 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31,300 - $39,600