Senior Human Resources Services Specialist

Röchling SE & Co. KG; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive is seeking a Senior Specialist HR Services to support employees and leaders across a broad range of HR activities in Akron, Ohio. You will handle employee relations, performance management, training, benefits, compliance, and HR process improvements.

This role requires a hands-on HR professional who collaborates with cross-functional teams and coaches leaders on personnel matters, ensuring consistent application of policies and contributing to a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience in HR services and employee relations.
• Experience supporting leaders and employees on performance, training, and benefits.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR contact for employees with questions or concerns.
• Assist with resolving employee issues and conduct investigations when needed.
• Promote positive work environment through engagement initiatives.
• Support performance review processes including goal setting and development planning.
• Assist managers with performance issues and improvement plans.
• Identify training needs and coordinate training programs.
• Track and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Support administration of compensation and benefits programs and guidance on enrollment and claims.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and record-keeping requirements.
• Assist with HR reports, metrics, and data.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Training

Benefits administration

Compliance

HR process improvement

HR data reporting

Job description

We’re Hiring | Senior Specialist HR Services

Röchling Automotive is looking for a Senior Specialist HR Services to join our team and support our employees and leaders across a broad range of HR activities.

This is a hands‑on opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working with people, supporting leaders, resolving employee‑related matters, and contributing to a positive work environment. The role will be involved in employee relations, performance management, training, benefits, compliance, and HR process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding HR‑related questions and concerns
• Assist with resolving employee issues and conflicts and conduct investigations when necessary
• Promote a positive work environment through employee engagement initiatives
• Support the performance review process, including goal setting, feedback, and development planning
• Assist managers with performance issues and improvement plans
• Identify training needs and coordinate employee training programs
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives
• Support the administration of compensation and benefits programs and provide guidance to employees regarding benefits enrollment and claims
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee records and HR documentation
• Assist with HR reports, metrics, and other HR‑related data
• Assist in developing, updating, and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and practices
• Support HR projects and initiatives focused on improving HR processes and systems
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on organizational development projects
• Coach and guide leaders on personnel‑related matters