Human Resources Specialist - Manufacturing HQ (Norton, VA)
About The Position
The function of the Human Resources Manager is to oversee all aspects of employee management within a company, acting as the liaison between the organization’s management and employees to maintain a positive and productive work environment. This role partners closely with manufacturing leadership and employees to ensure compliance with labor laws, support workforce development, and foster a safe, productive, and positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate has hands-on HR experience in manufacturing or industrial settings and is comfortable balancing employee relations, compliance, and operational support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience as an HR Generalist, or similar role
- Experience working with an hourly workforce and shift based operations
- Strong knowledge of HR principles, labor laws, and best practices
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR software tools
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and exercise discretion in all HR matters
Nice To Haves
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR questions and concerns
- Assist in resolving employee relations issues, including investigations and corrective actions, and escalate concerns as necessary
- Support performance management processes, including coaching and documentation
- Promote a positive and respectful workplace culture
- Partner with hiring managers on recruiting, including job postings, facilitating interviews, and working with hiring managers to hire qualified candidates
- Conduct new hire orientation and ensure a seamless onboarding process including background checks
- Maintain and update employee records, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, OSHA, EEOC)
- Administer company policies and procedures and update when necessary
- Coordinate benefits administration, including new hire enrollment, changes, and employee inquiries
- Communicate and facilitate open enrollment for all benefit lines each year
- Work with the broker to balance benefit programs in the best interest of the employees while maintaining reasonable costs to the company
- Assist with payroll preparation and address employee payroll concerns
- Support timekeeping and attendance tracking
- Partner with safety and operations teams to support workplace safety initiatives
- Participation in the Safety Committee
- Assist with incident reporting and follow-up including any worker’s comp cases, follow up and partner with manufacturing regarding work comp cases including plans for employees to return to work
- Understand the manufacturing operations to provide effective HR support on the floor
- Facilitate training and professional development programs including required safety training and skills development
- Maintain training records as needed
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Wrap 401K plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
