HR Specialist - Prairie Grove AR

The Human Resources Specialist will run the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department in their assigned facility. This includes recruiting, onboarding, payroll processing, benefits, employee relations, training, leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Essential Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities

• Recruits, prescreens, schedules interviews, and assist hiring managers with filling all open positions in the plant location.
• Tracks budgeted headcount and variance.
• Collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Acquires background checks and ensures applicants complete all company required pre-screening and new hire paperwork prior to their employment start date.
• Act as a point of contact for employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Address employee concerns, complaints, and conflicts while promoting a positive work environment.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Onboard and educate newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain physical and digital files for employees and their documents, benefits, and attendance records.

• Prepare weekly and monthly HR Metrics reports.
• Maintain the HRIS system for assigned facility.
• Administer payroll processing.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation and reports as needed.

• Support the performance review process and help guide managers in providing feedback and assessments.
• Work with management to implement performance improvement plans if necessary.

• Ensure employees are aware of company policies and help communicate any changes effectively.
• Proactively identify areas for process improvement and work on enhancing reporting systems and tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Related Experience

• Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience: Proven experience in an HR-related role for a minimum of 1 year. Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and employee benefits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience utilizing an HRIS system.
• Professional interpersonal skills, appearance, and attitude.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with both management and employees.
• The ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• The ability to problem solve and conflict resolution abilities.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities, organizational needs and multiple expectations.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• The ability to learn the companies HRIS system.
• Exhibits exemplary attendance.