HR Operations Specialist - Data-Driven Manufacturing

Fortune Brands; New London (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) plan with company contribution

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Adoption benefits

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking an HR Specialist to optimize HR operations, drive data accuracy, and manage employee relations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports onboarding, records management, compliance, and analytics to strengthen retention, safety culture, and overall employee experience.

The position offers a base salary range of $40,000 to $60,500 plus bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a company that emphasizes inclusion and professional

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Human Resources experience
• Strong administrative, reporting, and data management skills
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and conflict-resolution skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, UKG Workforce Management
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or other operational environments

Responsibilities

• Partner with EHS and Operations teams to champion a strong safety culture
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and psychological safety
• Promote positive associate relations by resolving associate concerns proactively and providing excellent customer service
• Serve as the main Timekeeper for Fiberon, partnering closely with the Payroll team to execute a smooth payroll process each week
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve service levels across the organization
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and workflow tools
• Support onboarding, employee record management, status changes, and offboarding activities
• Ensure HR transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain data integrity across HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and talent management systems
• Prepare and analyze reports related to turnover, absenteeism, staffing, engagement, training, and workforce demographics
• Conduct audits to ensure employee records, organizational structures, and workforce data remain accurate and compliant
• Partner with the Leaves & Accommodations team to support FMLA, ADA, and other leave-of-absence cases
• Support HR Generalists with investigating employee concerns, policy violations, complaints, and workplace conflicts in a fair, consistent, and timely manner
• Assist in organizing company functions and community relations activities
• May perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Administrative skills

Reporting skills

Data management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict-resolution

Time management

Attention to detail

Manufacturing environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

PHR, SHRM-CP, or related HR certification

Tools

Workday

UKG Workforce Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking an HR Specialist to optimize HR operations, drive data accuracy, and manage employee relations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports onboarding, records management, compliance, and analytics to strengthen retention, safety culture, and overall employee experience.

The position offers a base salary range of $40,000 to $60,500 plus bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a company that emphasizes inclusion and professional