Specialist, Human Resources; Plant

P09 - Elizabethtown, 2201 West Park Road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Specialist, Human Resources (Plant)
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Specialist, Human Resources (Plant) is a developmental position intended to build the knowledge and leadership skills required for potential future advancement to the Human Resource Manager position. The Specialist, Human Resources will have previously held the Generalist, Human Resources position in which they have learned the functional HR areas of training, reporting, recruiting, employee relations, safety, and benefits. The Human Resource Specialist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with management and the HR team.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• 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.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains employment records on all hourly employees, (i.e., personnel files and training records) and ensures that all information is kept confidential and secure.
• Gather, prepare, and present monthly reporting on headcount, training completion, safety measures, etc.
• Provides administrative support to the Plant HR Manager
• Audits, verifies, and adjusts time and attendance records for plant hourly and salary employees as needed.
• Creates advertising and marketing materials using company brand standards.
• Assist with hourly recruiting.
• Assist Plant HR Manager with employee engagement events to include luncheons, United Way, benefit enrollment, etc.
• Serve as a resource to employees regarding HR related policies and procedures.
• Special projects and assignments as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining proper HRIS system updates (WFM):
  New hires, terminations, promotions, demotions, transfers, address/dependent changes, benefit election, etc.
• Responsible for proper utilization of HRIS system platforms:
  Recruiting, On-Boarding, WFM.
• Responsible for driving positive employee relations / engagement programs for US-Plant location.
• Serve as a resource to employees in regard to HR related policies and procedures.
• Handle employment related inquires from employees and refer complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
• Participate with the HR Manager in day-to-day performance management guidance for functional managers on topics such as coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans for their employees.
• Participate with the HR Manager in objective investigations, employee disciplinary meetings, and terminations.
• Assist the HR Manager with proper implementation and maintenance of the Apprenticeship program for the location.
• Proper utilization of the Talent LMS system.
• Proper utilization of the EIT (Engineer In Training) program.
• Serve as a back up to the HR Manager during their absence.
• Other managerial duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Preferred:
  Minimum of two or more years of Human Resources Generalist experience
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree (Human Resources, BBA, or related field)
• Preferred…