Sr HR Associate

Owens Corning•Brookville, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr HR Associate provides daily human resources operations support for the hourly workforce at a manufacturing plant. Key areas include hourly payroll timekeeping, benefits questions, employee-file maintenance, and Talent Center data management. The role serves as an HR resource at all times and provides questions and support coverage when the Sr. HR Leader is absent. The position coordinates payroll administration and timekeeping, benefits support, employee data and reporting, hourly recruiting and onboarding, and employee records. Additional duties include supporting inclusion and wellness activities, maintaining plant HR communications, coordinating drug screens and plant events, liaising on employee uniforms, and assisting with plant policies. The employee is also expected to follow plant safety, housekeeping, sustainability, and business-conduct requirements and maintain regular onsite attendance. The job requires a high school diploma or GED, leadership training, clerical or office experience, and experience handling sensitive data. Related service-oriented or high-human-interaction experience of at least two years is required. An associate degree or higher is preferred. The description identifies this as a special-skills position with approximately six months of training to reach desired performance levels. U.S. citizenship or valid authorization to work in the United States is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
Leadership training.
At least 2 years of related experience in a service-oriented role or one involving substantial human interaction.
Clerical or office experience.
Experience handling sensitive data.
Ability to learn the responsibilities of the position; approximately six months of training is identified to reach desired performance levels.
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a group, with self-motivation.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to think under pressure, make quick decisions, and act as a decision maker.
Proficient English communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and operate a computer, including navigating paycheck and benefits-enrollment information and completing online training.
Ability to squat, bend at the waist and knees, bend and twist, perform repetitive movements, and handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to work with exposure to temperature extremes and noise levels that may be uncomfortable.
U.S. citizenship or valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer hourly payroll coordination, including Kronos oversight and training and certifying new department payroll administrators.
Maintain time clocks at the Roofing and Asphalt plants.
Respond to hourly employee payroll issues and coordinate payroll changes such as tax changes, direct deposit, garnishments, and deductions.
Serve as the sole point of contact for Payroll Shared Services, including entering and resolving problem tickets.
Research the annual labor market survey.
Answer routine benefits questions and escalate other issues to the appropriate resource.
Facilitate open-enrollment meetings and one-on-one sessions.
Serve as the primary liaison with ROHN and DCM regarding FMLA and short-term disability issues.
Update employee data in Employee Central and run routine and non-routine reports.
Calculate quarterly VIP incentive-plan payouts and Employee Performance Awards as required.
Arrange plant tours and interviews and manage hourly recruitment in Talent Center.
Coordinate pre-placement activities in accordance with policy, including drug screens and medical questionnaires.
Assist with orientation and onboarding for hourly and salaried employees.
Maintain employee files in compliance with company and governmental regulations and protect the confidentiality and security of employee information.
Assist the Inclusion Committee and community-service efforts.
Serve as Wellness Champion, assist NLT Pillar Leaders, and update the Wellness A3 quarterly.
Participate actively in the T&D Team and provide backup to the Team Leader as needed.
Keep plant HR communication boards and mandated postings updated.
Coordinate monthly random and follow-up drug screens and facilitate or coordinate plant events.
Serve as the employee uniform service liaison and assist with or lead creation and revision of plant policies.
Work safely, participate in plant TPM efforts, maintain 5S standards, and complete assigned area or pillar activities.
Maintain general housekeeping in the work area and follow the waste-management program by separating recyclable materials and disposing of waste appropriately.
Remain engaged in safety initiatives and comply with plant safety regulations, plant rules, and corporate business-conduct policies.
Maintain regular onsite attendance and safely perform other assigned duties.
Use Microsoft Office, access paycheck and benefits-enrollment information, complete required online training, and potentially navigate production-monitoring systems such as SAP.