Human Resources Associate

Job Purpose

Support plant HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, employee support, recordkeeping, and compliance to help maintain a skilled, engaged, and productive workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Maintain HRIS updates for employee transfers, new hires, & changes in wage or title.
• Administer HR policies & programs, including employee conduct & reimbursement processes.
• Interpret & apply contract language, company policies, & work rules.
• Provide guidance to management on Contract administration, progressive discipline procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Ensure accurate weekly payroll approvals and associated work.
• Respond to employee inquiries & ensure accurate & timely resolutions.
• Conduct and support investigations, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolutions.
• Lead and support employee engagement programs and initiatives.
• Investigate grievances & actively participate in the grievance procedure.
• Participate in hiring events, onboarding, & orientation for hourly & salaried employees.
• Develop & deliver training sessions for salaried staff.
• Build & maintain strong working relationships with salaried staff, hourly employees, & union leadership.
• Generate & analyze reports to identify trends & root causes.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions or payroll analysis & data-driven decision-making.
• Flex schedule to accommodate off-shift support as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree; preferred concentration in Human Resources &/or Labor Relations.
• Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly proficient use of HR Systems and computer software application skills (i.e. ADP, SuccessFactors, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Skill and proficiency in a wide range of HR practice areas.
• Preferred: labor relations experience, work in manufacturing.

Skills Competencies

• Influencing without Authority
• Managerial Courage
• Action Oriented
• Comfort around Higher Management
• Dealing with Ambiguity