HR Representative

Position Summary:

The HR Representative is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. This includes assisting with recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance with company policies and regulations. The role serves as a liaison between employees and management to ensure a positive and productive workplace environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Assist with the recruitment process by posting job openings, screening resumes, conducting initial interviews, and coordinating new hire orientations.
• Employee Relations: Provide support to employees by addressing inquiries and concerns related to workplace issues, company policies, and procedures. Assist in resolving conflicts and ensuring employee satisfaction.
• Compliance & Policy Adherence: Help ensure the company is compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws. Assist in enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Benefits Administration: Assist employees with benefits enrollment and changes. Provide information regarding healthcare, retirement, and other company-provided benefits.
• Training & Development: Help with employee training programs, maintain training records, and ensure employees have access to necessary learning resources.
• Employee Records Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection laws.
• Performance Management: Assist in the administration of performance reviews, provide guidance on performance improvement plans, and help track employee performance metrics.
• HR Projects & Support: Support HR department initiatives, such as employee engagement activities, diversity programs, and workplace improvement projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4 years of HR experience, ideally within a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, labor laws, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other HR-related software.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

Work Environment: This position typically works in an office environment, with occasional travel required for recruiting events or employee training sessions.

Physical Environment:

Normal office environment but will be out in the plant often. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals—including allergen ingredients such as nuts and eggs.