HR Specialist

Overview

Human Resources Specialist position at Manufacturing Facility in Temple, TX.

Competitive pay and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast‑paced workplace.

Your Role:

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for supporting the Human Resources function with all personnel‑related goals to ensure employees receive excellent customer service. The Specialist also takes an active role in ensuring all tasks related to payroll, benefits, workers compensation, talent, HRIS and employee relations are completed in a timely manner. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. We embrace and accept individual experiences and backgrounds to achieve a diverse and inclusive workplace.

You Will Have the Opportunity To:

• Support plant of 100‑150 employees.
• Provide HR support to plant population including employee relations on a variety of issues.
• Coordinate the hiring of new employees and ensure employment decisions follow company policy and employment laws.
• Respond to employee questions and complaints regarding a wide variety of issues (FMLA, work schedules, transfers, promotions, benefits, safety, unfair treatment, performance, personal issues, pay, and company policies).
• Advise Unit Managers and Supervisors to ensure consistent application of corrective action of company policies and standards of conduct.
• Coordinate with Unit Managers to determine hiring needs and ensure proper staffing levels.
• Conduct investigations and provide summary reports to appropriate HR Director.
• Assist with response to EEOC, DOL and unemployment claims.
• Communicates changes in HR related policies and benefit plans.
• The size, scope, and complexity of assigned portfolio are factors in the level of responsibility.
• In locations where applicable, responsible for complying with the SQF and GMP practices and programs to ensure safe food packaging product and to report food safety problems to those with authority to act.

We Need You to Have

Education:

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• PHR Certification preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of related professional Human Resource experience.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures used in the Consumer‑Packaged Goods and/or manufacturing industry preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office.
• Knowledge in ADP is a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, local employment labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self‑directed with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
• Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills.
• Skills in handling conflict resolution situations.
• Ability to objectively coach employees and manage complex and difficult issues.
• Ability to be discreet with confidential information and sensitive issues.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Must be team‑oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.

Competencies:

• Results Driven – Ability to focus on organizational growth, financial performance and achieving results.
• Critical Decision Maker – Clear, critical thinker that engages in thoughtful, data‑driven decisions and has the ability to summarize and draw appropriate conclusions from complex data.
• Customer Focused – Understands customers’ needs and places the highest priority on delighting customers.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Builds rapport and collaborates effectively across the organization and fosters an environment of open and transparent communication.
• Integrity & Trust – Demonstrates honest, respectful and trustworthy behaviors when engaging with stakeholders and achieves stated work obligations.
• Compelling Communication – Effective written and verbal communicator that clearly and succinctly conveys…