Regional HR Specialist

Job Summary

Regional HR Specialist
Department:
Human Resources

Reports To:

Human Resources Manager

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

EMJ is a leading supplier of Steel and Aluminum Bar, Tubing, and Plate to manufacturing companies in North America and around the world. Our broad network of facilities,superior inventories, extensive value-added processing capabilities, and world-class technology enables EMJ to provide unsurpassed service to our customers.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable employee contribution rates.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal, and financial support.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness incentives and access to Live Health Online.
• Employee discount program with over 30,000 deals.
• Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.

Stand or Sit (Stationary position), Walk (Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl (Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Sedentary Work
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

• Partner with the Recruitment Specialist to execute the recruitment process, while maintaining clear role delineation, with the Recruiting Specialist owning job postings, sourcing, pipeline, candidate prescreening and communication, while the Regional HR Specialist owns onsite interviews, hiring manager alignment, hiring decision and post-offer onboarding activities.
• Prepare and coordinate pre-employment documentation, drug testing, and background checks.
• Ensure Day 1 readiness, including onboarding logistics and timely completion of employment and compliance documentation.
• Conduct new hire orientation and ensure all onboarding documentation is complete and accurate.
• Enter, update, and maintain employee data in HR systems (Dayforce) and ensure accuracy of employee records.
• Maintain employment documentation, including compliance records (e.g., MVR recertification), ensuring completeness and audit readiness.
• Review timesheets, payroll registers, and employee record changes for accuracy, compliance, and reasonableness.
• Support PTO tracking, job code accuracy, wage changes, and payroll adjustments.
• Coordinate with payroll on garnishments, deductions, bonuses/incentives, and corrections to ensure accurate processing.
• Ensure compensation changes and wage increases are properly documented, approved, and processed.
• Support execution of performance management processes, including tracking, documentation, and coordination of administrative requirements.
• Assist managers with disciplinary documentation under HR Manager guidance.
• Respond to routine employee questions and concerns, escalating complex or sensitive matters as appropriate.
• Support resolution of employee relations issues in partnership with HR Manager.
• Communicate and reinforce HR policies and procedures, escalating interpretation or complex inquiries as needed. Support compliance with labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, DOT requirements, and internal audits through accurate recordkeeping and process adherence.
• Assist with benefits administration, including employee inquiries and enrollment support.
• Support annual open enrollment and wellness initiatives by communicating key information and providing materials.
• Identify and elevate development gaps, performance concerns, or succession risks to HR Manager for follow-up and action planning.
• Coordinate offboarding activities and ensure completion of exit documentation.
• Provide cross-coverage and support to other Regional HR Specialists as needed to ensure continuity of HR operations.

• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

• High School diploma/GED required, Bachelor degree preferred.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required;
  Prior Human Resources experience preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Excellent customer service/human relations skills
• Prior HRIS data entry and reporting experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to exercise…