Human Resources Associate

ACME ELECTRIC MOTOR • Grand Forks, ND

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you thrive on building relationships and are excited to grow your career in people operations? Are you an energetic, detail-oriented people person who is well versed in organization, communication, and change management? If so, do your best work with Acme Tools as a Human Resources Associate. You’ll join our HR team and be responsible for a variety of aspects of human resources assistance including performance management workflow, safety, training, HR analytics, and HR special projects. You might be perfect for this role if you love working with people, organization (extra points if you’re a fan of paperless processes!), technology, and constantly learning and adapting to industry change to assist in HR projects and tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications or related field, and/or, at least 2+ years of progressively responsible direct human resources experience
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• General understanding of laws, regulations, and agency interpretations or opinions related employee best practices
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities, duties, and deadlines; things can change in an instant and you need to be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously as well as solve new problems frequently; ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Communication skills are key; both verbal and written. We are in the business of people and work with people at every stage of life with every communication style you can imagine. The ability to communicate empathetically, accurately, and professionally during both good and hard conversations is required frequently throughout each day
• Strong technology skills with experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products; ability to autonomously learn and adapt to new technology and processes to be able to guide others through technology updates and changes
• Exceptional business acumen; analytical, reporting, and organizational skills
• Self-driven to achieve goals; high energy level is essential, as well as a strong, dedicated work ethic
• Flexibility and willingness to assist other HR team members as needed
• Consistent in-office attendance is an essential function of this role
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs. periodically

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ADP preferred
• Experience working with safety programs
• Experience working with Litmos LMS system
• Bonus points for tool and equipment or retail industry knowledge

Responsibilities

• Building positive, professional relationships with employees, leaders, and the HR team and assisting with performance management technology workflow & employee engagement
• Assisting with safety program administration, including planning safety meetings and training topics, Toolbox Talks, maintaining and updating emergency preparedness plans, safety wins project, DOT and other safety-related documents and programs
• Backup assistance with our learning & development administration and training creation for safety & HR programs
• Collaborating with the HR recruitment team to help with recruitment and onboarding processes as needed, including assisting with recruitment marketing, applicant tracking system maintenance, communicating and assisting hiring managers, reference checks, participating in job fairs, new hire paperwork/onboarding system, and welcoming new employees
• Creating, modifying, and maintaining effective electronic (and limited paper) documents and communication; including filing and retrieval of documents in a timely manner
• Compiling, editing, and distributing requested complex reports, documents, forms, and other HR paperwork as needed
• Assisting employees with HR Information System questions and technical assistance, personal data changes, benefit questions, system changes, as well as time & attendance
• Providing back up to other HR team roles, including assisting with payroll, benefits, engagement & retention, maintaining employee notices and posters at multiple locations, employee communication and events, among other HR tasks
• Assisting other HR team members with developing human resources team projects & solutions by collecting and analyzing information
• Protecting organization's value by keeping information confidential as well as ensuring that Acme Tools is in compliance with all federal and state laws
• Taking on new challenges, related duties, and training to grow your abilities and career in ever-changing world of human resources

Benefits

• On-the-Job Training
• Professional Development Programs and Training
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO – Start accruing PTO on your 1st day
• Paid Holidays – We are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
• Maternity Leave partially paid with our Short-Term Disability
• Work Environment where team members take pride in their work and can see their impact on the company
• Employee Discounts
• Progressive Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans to fit any lifestyle & family
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness supplemental insurance programs
• 100% Company-paid Short- and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) Program and Company Matching
• 100% Company-paid Group Life Insurance 1x your annual wage
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

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