Human Resources Specialist

Job Summary:

We need talented people to help us make a positive impact with products and services that improve the lives we touch. We are currently recruiting for a Human Resources Specialist, reporting to the Human Resources Manager, Operations, to work on corporate initiatives and provide direct support to our fast-growing manufacturing facility in Johnson City, TN. 

Reporting to:    Human Resources Manager, Operations

Location:     Johnson City, TN (5 days/week onsite)

Responsibilities/Essential Duties:

• Assist in the recruitment process, including job postings, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews for all hourly positions.
• Conduct comprehensive new employee orientations to introduce company policies, culture, and expectations. Ensure a smooth onboarding process by coordinating with various departments to provide necessary training, resources, and support. Facilitate the integration of new hires into the team, addressing any questions or concerns they may have to foster a positive and productive start.
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy in HR systems. Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.
• Address employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Hands-on employee relations, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions, working to support values-based behaviors and a thriving, highly engaged culture within the organization. 
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, including calculating wages, deductions, and benefits, while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Partner with department leadership to develop strategies and solutions to ensure high employee engagement and organizational achievement.  Key areas of focus will be employee engagement, retention, and talent acquisition.
• Support structured change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions, supporting ongoing organizational development as the company grows and faces the accompanying challenges. 
• Analyzes data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws and regulation and shares findings with HR leadership.
• Based on metrics and analysis, makes recommendations for policies and activities to improve the organizational culture including suggestions to attract and hire qualified candidates, to motivate and retain employees, to address staffing issues, and to maintain legal compliance.
• May conduct or assist with conducting classification audits to ensure that jobs are properly classified as exempt or nonexempt.
• Ensure that all duties are carried out consistent with the strategy, mission, vision and values of the business. 
• Take on any additional tasks or projects as assigned by leadership to support team objectives and organizational goals.
• Conduct all work activities in compliance with Federal and State laws and Company safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field and up to 2+ years of relevant Human Resources experience, with a demonstrated knowledge of core HR principles and practices.
• Must have excellent communication skills. This position will challenge the incumbent to learn and grow professionally, so the ideal candidate must be highly adaptable and demonstrate an eagerness to grow.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a multi-national organization is desired, but not required.

NOTE: This job profile is intended to provide an overview of expected job duties and requirements.  It is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
We offer a competitive benefits package including vacation, medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and 401(k) w/match.
Equal Opportunity Employer 

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