Sr. Specialist - HR

Astemo Indiana • Berea, KY

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About The Position

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. is hiring a Sr. Specialist - HR to serve as the primary HR business partner for assigned departments and functional leaders. The role supports a broad range of human resources activities, including employee relations, compliance, payroll, recruiting, onboarding, talent development, workforce planning, compensation, performance management, employee engagement, and HR communications. The position also supports Health, Safety, and Environmental initiatives, audits, employee-record maintenance, and continuous improvement across the HR function.

The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and collaboration and aims to create an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Astemo is an equal opportunity employer and provides a process for applicants to request reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting large employee populations of 500+ employees is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR business partner for assigned departments and functional leaders.
• Lead employee relations investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and performance management processes.
• Coach and counsel managers and supervisors on HR policies, employment practices, and workforce issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and corporate policies and procedures.
• Support payroll administration and partner with payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Lead and coordinate recruitment efforts for salaried and hourly positions.
• Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and integration programs for new employees.
• Support succession planning, talent development, and workforce planning activities.
• Analyze HR metrics and recommend actions related to turnover, attendance, engagement, and staffing trends.
• Partner with site leadership to develop and execute employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with compensation administration, annual performance reviews, and organizational changes.
• Support Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Lead communications regarding HR programs, policy updates, and organizational initiatives.
• Participate in audits and maintain accurate employee records.
• Mentor and guide HR team members as needed.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the HR function.

What This Job Offers

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