HR Support Specialist

HR Support Specialist – HNI Workplace Furnishings, LLC

$18.00/hr – $24.00/hr

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings, LLC. HNI Corporation is a global family of brands dedicated to enhancing the workplace and home. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion, and belonging.

We are looking for an HR Support Specialist to join our centralized administrative HR team. The role involves acting as a subject‑matter expert in three key cross‑functional areas:
Leave of Absence, ADP member records, and Kronos Timekeeping. The primary objective is to support the complete full life cycle of member events through system expertise.

• Manage HR systems, including Kronos, ADP, and Achievers.
• Review and process data entry requests from onsite HR teams.
• Ensure member data integrity by handling initial entry and conducting routine audits.
• Oversee the entire life cycle of leave of absence, from member request to return to work.
• Enter and audit daily timekeeping entries and pay codes, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Program and administer timekeeping‑related programs such as short‑term disability, holiday scheduling, PTO, and Workers Compensation.
• Troubleshoot application errors and conduct root cause analysis to identify process and system fixes with appropriate urgency.
• Propose system design changes and upgrades based on user needs and efficiency, which may involve research and testing.

• Preferred:
  Associate’s degree in business, human resources, or related field.
• Preferred: 2–3 years of experience with Human Resources, data, or program management.

• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other relevant functions.
• Experience with system troubleshooting and problem‑solving.
• Capacity to handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Proven ability to prioritize work effectively, with excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement.
• Effective communication skills are essential to advocate for members, train managers, communicate expectations, influence projects, and provide empathetic and timely responses to members with sensitive medical diagnoses.
• Demonstrated strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment, delivering results on time.

Entry level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.