Human Resources Specialist - Training & Recruiting

US Engine Valve; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

US Engine Valve in Westminster, SC seeks an HR Specialist to own recruiting, training records, HRIS maintenance, and key people programs. This onsite role blends talent acquisition with HR administration, including EEO-aligned policies, training coordination, and wellness and DEI initiatives.

The position covers guidance on labor market trends, maintenance of ATS, new employee orientation, and support for HR programs across the organization.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in human resources or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years experience in recruiting, talent acquisition and sourcing.
• 1–2 years experience in training and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job requirements and recruiting strategies.
• Source candidates using job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future staffing needs.
• Implement and administer HR policies and procedures aligned with the plant's EEO policy.
• Provide guidance on labor market trends and best practices.
• Maintain the applicant tracking system and ensure recruiting records are complete.
• Develop and administer new employee orientation.
• Assist with HR programs and procedures for all employees and special projects.
• Handle Attendance, Vacation, Gainsharing, and FMLA administration including weekly tracking, quarterly audits, and payout accuracy.
• Track recruiting metrics and maintain HRIS/HRMS for HR function.
• Coordinate and manage training records, evaluate progress, and maintain training timeline and documentation.
• Maintain the training matrix for production.
• Research and implement HRMS system enhancements and provide reporting and user training.
• Support HR Manager in developing and administering HR policies and programs.
• Support employees across recruitment, EEO, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
• Maintain confidentiality and prepare HR documents and statistics.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Talent acquisition

Sourcing

HR policies

HRIS/HRMS

Training coordination

New employee orientation

Attendance tracking

FMLA administration

Wellness initiatives

DEI initiatives

HR metrics

Education

Associate's degree in HR or related field

Job description

US Engine Valve is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support the plant by owning recruiting, training records, HRMS/HRIS maintenance, and key people programs. This onsite role in Westminster, SC blends talent acquisition work with ongoing HR administration, including EEO-aligned policies, training coordination, and facility wellness and diversity initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for both exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job requirements and recruiting strategies.
• Source candidates using job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future staffing needs.
• Implement and administer policies and procedures aligned with the plant's EEO policy.
• Provide guidance on labor market trends and best practices.
• Maintain the applicant tracking system and ensure recruiting records and documentation are complete.
• Develop and administer new employee orientation.
• Assist with HR programs and procedures for all company employees, and support special projects as needed.
• Handle Attendance, Vacation, Gainsharing, and FMLA administration, including weekly tracking, quarterly audits, and accurate payouts of quarterly Gainsharing.
• Track recruiting metrics and maintain HRIS/HRMS for the Human Resources function.
• Coordinate and manage training records, evaluate progress, and ensure training timeline and documentation are maintained.
• Maintain the training matrix for production.
• Research and implement HRMS system enhancements, troubleshoot system errors, and provide specialized reporting and user training.
• Support the HR Manager in developing, implementing, and administering HR policies and programs that support plant business objectives.
• Support employees across recruitment, EEO, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
• Maintain confidentiality and prepare HR documents, records, and statistics as part of core HR administration.
• Answer general HR questions and inquiries, and complete required special assignments.
• Lead facility Wellness and Diversity Initiatives and support affirmative action and DEI efforts.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in human resources or a related field (preferred).
• 1 to 2 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, and sourcing.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in training and record keeping.