Human Resources Specialist (Team Member Relations)

Summary/ Objective:

The HR Specialist performs human resources-related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all the following functional areas: employee relations, employee engagement, training, recruiting and employment, benefits administration, and payroll.

Essential Functions (but are not limited to):

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
• Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and other government regulations.
• Manage and track FMLA requests and compliance and other leave requests.
• Benefits administration.
• Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team.
• Responds to and conducts investigations for employee relation issues.
• Facilitates or provides training (including new- hire orientation) to the workforce.
• Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs.
• Interviews, screens and recruits job applicants to fill entry-level, professional and technical job openings.
• Reviews applications and interviews applicants to match experience with specific job-related requirements.
• Maintains company and employee communication channels keeping them current and up to date.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Shift Rotation is required.
• Regular attendance is required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of US labor law and regulations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and understands HIPAA law compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and public speaking
• Strong problem-solving skill with a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience in a team-based environment
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, issues, projects with successful delivery
• Excellent judgement and decision making in complex situations
• Able to create and modify documents in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to travel 10%, domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SHRM SCP Certification preferred
• 3+ years professional experience in HR
• 3+ years manufacturing experience

Environment:

• Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.
• Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift up to 33lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
• Extended periods of standing on the plant floor.
• Able to traverse the plant facility.

EEO Statement:

YKTA desires to create and maintain a work environment that is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and success for all team members. It is the policy of YKTA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and regulations