HR Assistant

Growing manufacturing facility in Novi, MI is seeking a full time, on-site, HR Assistant!This role will be primarily responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organization's human resources function throughout the manufacturing plant by focusing on daily HR related matters and health and safety compliance. This role will require a day-to-day presence on the shop floor. This role will escalate HR related matters to the Human Resources Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting Health and Safety at all levels of the organization.
• Reviewing and revising HR policies in compliance.
• Act as a point of contact for Health and Safety issues.
• Responsible for maintaining documents related to workplace Injuries and incident reporting and follow up.
• Investigating health and safety concerns, workplace safety audits, accidents/injuries and work refusals on compliance matters, and preparing reports and documentation as required.
• Responsible for maintaining the Safety Training & Management system and ensuring that all compliance and regulated training programs are completed and that certifications are renewed prior to expiry.
• Responsible for aligning Health & Safety initiatives and programs with organizational objectives while maintaining compliance with OSHA.
• Ensuring that the 5S Learning Management System is updated regularly and that all Health & Safety training is tracked in the system on an ongoing basis.
• Developing and facilitating training (compliance and/or other) for hourly employees on a regular basis, as required.
• Tracking, maintaining and compiling documentation regarding employee progress (letters, counselling, discipline)
• Responsible for tracking the referral and bonus records.
• Preparing reports and recommending procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Conducting exit interviews for hourly employees to determine reasons behind separations.
• Maintaining Attendance policy and following up with Supervisors/Managers to ensure compliance is maintained.
• Monitoring of hourly employee and temporary employee performance. Providing recommendations for temp-to-hire decisions, as required.
• Provide day-to-day clerical and administrative support to Human Resources dept operations
• Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies)
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations etc.)
• Coordinate HR projects (meetings, company events, training, surveys etc.)
• Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations
• Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc.)
• Communicate with public services when necessary.
• Properly handle complaints and grievance procedures, conducting investigations, maintaining records
• Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews
• Conduct initial orientation for newly hired employees.
• Assist our recruiters to source candidates and update our database.
• Back up for the full cycle recruitment and selection of salaried staff by identifying appropriate talent for current open roles within the organization.
• Back up to the HR dept for facilitating workforce planning and managing the headcount (including ‘temps’) to ensure that it meets, and does not exceed, business requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate degree - preferably in Human Resources Management, at least 3 years' experience planning and implementing health and safety policies and programs, and sound knowledge of Employment Standards, Occupational Health & Safety (OSHA) regulations and legislation. Additional qualifications include strong investigative and analytical skills, sound decision-making skills in handling complex and sensitive situations and excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills. Must be proficient in utilizing MS Office software to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $23