HR Specialist - Manufacturing | Supply Chain - Kerrville, TX

James Avery Artisan Jewelry • Fredericksburg, TX

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About The Position

The HR Specialist supports manufacturing and supply chain operations in Kerrville, Texas, by fostering strong Associate relations, supporting site management, and advancing Human Resources initiatives in talent management, organizational development, recruitment, training, total rewards, and Associate relations. The role collaborates with HR departments, division partners, site leadership, and other teams to support Associates and managers and to ensure HR practices align with company policies, core values, and employment laws.

The position serves as a primary HR contact for Associates, helps managers with performance management, and conducts assigned policy or Associate concern investigations. It also supports talent reviews, succession planning, training and development, onboarding, recruitment, total rewards, HR compliance, and timely communications. The HR Specialist contributes to HR projects and implements change-management strategies that help Associates and leaders adopt sustainable processes and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two years of experience in human resources or similar work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong, trustworthy relationships at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive HR initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to guide organizational change from conception through implementation to adoption.
• Business acumen and understanding of organizational dynamics.
• Ability to proactively solve problems and apply innovative solutions.
• Ability to travel to various work locations as business needs require.
• Must be able to meet conflicting employment guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building and executing reports from data warehouse systems and using data to influence decision-making.
• Experience across multiple Human Resources disciplines.
• Spanish fluency.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience with Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for Associates, address concerns, resolve conflicts, and ensure compliance with company policies, core values, and employment laws.
• Assist managers with Associate performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and improvement plans.
• Conduct assigned policy and Associate concern investigations by documenting facts and interviewing relevant parties; collaborate with team members and leadership on investigations requiring escalation.
• Support talent review processes and succession-planning initiatives.
• Work with leadership and Learning and Development to identify training needs, coordinate training delivery, and facilitate leadership training.
• Support leadership with onboarding to help Associates transition successfully and receive necessary resources.
• Ensure HR practices comply with labor laws, company policies, and core values.
• Partner with Recruiting and leadership on recruitment and Associate selection, monitor hiring-plan progress, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Total Rewards and HR Operations to align program structure and delivery with Associate needs.
• Work with leadership and Communications to ensure functional and cross-functional communication is accurate and timely.
• Provide assistance to other Human Resources projects and initiatives as needed.
• Execute change-management strategies and help Associates and leadership adjust to new processes and practices.
• Maintain human resource information systems and keep personnel records up to date.
• Travel to various work locations as business needs require.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level