HR Specialist

Fitzgerald Finishing•Detroit, MI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist manages core HR functions and processes including recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, worker's compensation and employee and labor relations while ensuring compliance with labor laws. As a key member of the plant management team, the incumbent collaborates with the Corporate HR team to ensure excellence in HR policies and processes.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in a union environment.
In depth knowledge of employment laws including FMLA and FLSA.
Experience with worker's claims and return-to-work initiatives.
Proficient with MS Office products, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience with time management software such as ADP.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Excellent listening skills.
Respects others opinions.
Possesses a high degree of confidentiality in interpersonal interaction.
Detail oriented and results driven.
Able to meet deadlines and juggle multiple tasks.
Dependable and trustworthy.
Able to work without constant supervision.
Able to interact positively with all levels of the organization.
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred but not required.
HR certification preferred but not required.
Possess core values of integrity, humility, compassion, dedication, and trust.

Responsibilities

Support employee relations issues ensuring compliance with employment laws.
Assist in dispute resolution and grievance procedures.
Provide guidance and coaching while maintaining impartiality and supporting a positive work culture.
Escalate issues to Corporate HR when necessary.
Manage workers' compensation claims and return-to-work initiatives.
Coordinate recruiting activities such as posting jobs, reviewing applicants, scheduling interviews, arranging physicals and drug screenings, and conducting background checks.
Conduct onboarding activities including I-9 compliance and collecting appropriate documentation for employee files and payroll.
Maintain employee records and files.
Process benefit enrollments and benefit changes.
Answer employee questions about benefits and PTO.
Direct activities with staffing agencies as needed.
Administer and track compliance with FMLA and other leaves of absence.
May assist with unemployment claims, training records, and safety events.
Other tasks as assigned.