Sr. Specialist - HR

Astemo; Berea (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. is seeking an experienced HR professional to serve as the primary HR business partner for assigned departments in a manufacturing environment.

You will lead employee relations, coaching, payroll support, and recruitment while ensuring legal compliance and a strong workplace culture. The role includes workforce planning, talent development, onboarding, and engagement initiatives, with opportunities to influence compensation processes and continuous improvement across HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
• 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/automotive/industrial environments preferred.
• Experience supporting large employee populations (500+ preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR business partner for assigned departments and leaders.
• Lead employee relations investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management processes.
• Coach managers on HR policies, employment practices, and workforce issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and corporate policies.
• Support payroll administration and partner with payroll teams for accurate processing.
• Lead and coordinate recruitment for salaried and hourly positions.
• Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and integration for new employees.
• Support succession planning, talent development, and workforce planning activities.
• Analyze HR metrics and advise on turnover, attendance, engagement, and staffing trends.
• Partner with site leadership to develop and execute employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with compensation administration and annual performance reviews.
• Support Health, Safety, and Environmental initiatives and promote positive culture.
• Lead HR communications on programs and policy updates.
• Participate in audits and maintain accurate employee records.
• Mentor HR team members and support special projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Policy coaching

Leadership coaching

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Organizational Development

Job description

Company Name:

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Family:

Human Resources

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR business partner for assigned departments and functional leaders.
• Lead employee relations investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and performance management processes.
• Coach and counsel managers and supervisors on HR policies, employment practices, and workforce issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as corporate policies and procedures.
• Support payroll administration and partner with payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Lead and coordinate recruitment efforts for salaried and hourly positions.
• Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and integration programs for new employees.
• Support succession planning, talent development, and workforce planning activities.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide recommendations regarding turnover, attendance, engagement, and staffing trends.
• Partner with site leadership to develop and execute employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with compensation administration, annual performance review processes, and organizational changes.
• Support Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Lead communication efforts regarding HR programs, policy updates, and organizational initiatives.
• Participate in audits and ensure maintenance of accurate employee records.
• Mentor and provide guidance to HR team members as needed.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the HR function.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
• 5-8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting large employee populations (500+ employees preferred).

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.