HR Specialist

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 an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re advancing exciting innovations across our portfolio, which includes: Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

The HR Specialist is responsible for optimizing HR operations, driving data accuracy and reporting, and managing employee relations matters to support a high-performing manufacturing workforce. This role serves as the operational backbone of the HR function by improving processes, maintaining compliance, providing actionable workforce analytics, and helping the HR team conduct thorough investigations into employee concerns. The HR Specialist role thrives in a fast-paced production environment and balances day-to-day HR support with proactive initiatives that improve retention, accountability, safety culture, and employee experience.

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.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or related HR certification
• Experience preparing and analyze reports related to HR metrics
• Experience championing a positive safety culture in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $40,000 USD - $60,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com .

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.