People Operations Specialist

Palm Harbor Homes•Seguin, TX

About The Position

The People Operations Specialist serves as a human resources subject matter expert, helping attract, develop, and retain talent and assisting operations personnel with compliance with company policies and procedures. The role supports staffing, hiring, employee and labor relations, compliance, employee development, and retention for assigned operations. It requires work in an industrial manufacturing environment and the ability to work extended hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends when needed.

Requirements

Four years of Human Resources experience.
Deep knowledge of the Human Resources Generalist function.
Experience in strategic decision-making and tactical human resources.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to small and large groups.
Proficiency with a personal computer and Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with others across regions and functions.
Ethical conduct and strong compliance with institutional policies and standards.
Strong sense of urgency and customer service.
Ability to manage multiple issues at one time.
Valid state driver’s license.
Must maintain a clean and insurable driving record throughout employment, as defined by company vehicle insurance standards.
Ability to work extended hours as necessary, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment, including noise exposure, temperature fluctuations, and exposure to weather elements when required.
Ability to perform essential job functions, including walking, sitting, standing for brief periods, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and communicating by talking and hearing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is preferred.
Knowledge of labor relations fundamentals is preferred.
Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify and track business staffing needs and proactively address them through internal and external hiring, succession planning, and retention practices.
Collaborate with operations management to maintain positive employee and labor relations, including managing local employee relations processes.
Manage hiring, including creating requisitions, recruiting, selecting candidates, preparing employment offers, and conducting new-hire orientations.
Verify candidates’ backgrounds, education, and references before hiring decisions are made.
Conduct exit interviews and monitor activities related to departing employees.
Oversee compliance with company rules and policies and government regulations.
Investigate employee relations issues and allegations of policy or rule violations.
Coordinate employee training and development, engagement, and retention activities for assigned operations.
Advise and assist management with employee discipline, improvement plans, and termination hearings or meetings.
Follow company and OSHA rules and regulations, wear proper safety equipment on plant grounds, and meet or exceed company safety standards.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management.