An international manufacturer of automotive interior components is seeking a motivated Human Resources Specialist to join their facility in the Jackson, TN area. The ideal candidate will have experience with conflict resolution and workplace investigations, and is familiar with FMLA Law, Employee Relations, and matters of Reasonable Accommodation. This is a direct-hire, on-site position, and offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) matching.
Human Resources Specialist Responsibilities:
- Adherence to company compliance policies, guidelines, and procedures
- Take leadership on conducting workplace investigations into matters of discipline/grievances and provide recommendations on prescriptive actions
- Participate in conflict resolution efforts, including mediation in workplace disputes, corrective actions, etc.
- Aid in the negotiations of service contracts
- Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits
- Maintain and update employee records in company databases and reporting when required
- Assist with new hire orientation for full-time employees and provide orientations
- Supervise workers' compensation claims and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reporting requirements
- Assist in planning and coordination of social activities
- Utilize HRIS system to track and update all associate information as needed
- Other duties as needed
Human Resources Specialist Qualifications:
- Minimum four years’ experience with Human Resources Generalist duties, focused on conflict resolution, workplace investigations, employee relations
- Four-year Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other relevant field, or combination of two-year degree with comparable work experience
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in a multicultural work environment
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and adapt well to pressure
- Business-level English / Spanish bilingual speaking ability preferred, but not required for role
- HR Certifications in PHR or SPHR preferred
- Positive attitude with a strong attention to detail
- This position is in a manufacturing/office work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk, and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.