HR Specialist

ABOUT THE JOB
The HR Specialist is responsible for optimizing HR operations, driving data accuracy and reporting, and managing employee relations matters to support a high-performing manufacturing workforce. This role serves as the operational backbone of the HR function by improving processes, maintaining compliance, providing actionable workforce analytics, and helping the HR team conduct thorough investigations into employee concerns. The HR Specialist role thrives in a fast-paced production environment and balances day-to-day HR support with proactive initiatives that improve retention, accountability, safety culture, and employee experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner with EHS and Operations teams to champion a strong safety culture.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and psychological safety.
Promote positive associate relations by resolving associate concerns proactively and providing excellent customer service.
Serve as the main Timekeeper for Fiberon, partnering closely with the Payroll team to execute a smooth payroll process each week.
Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve service levels across the organization.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and workflow tools.
Support onboarding, employee record management, status changes, and offboarding activities.
Ensure HR transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Maintain data integrity across HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and talent management systems.
Prepare and analyze reports related to turnover, absenteeism, staffing, engagement, training, and workforce demographics.
Conduct audits to ensure employee records, organizational structures, and workforce data remain accurate and compliant.
Partner with the Leaves & Accommodations team to support FMLA, ADA, and other leave-of-absence cases.
Support HR Generalists with investigating employee concerns, policy violations, complaints, and workplace conflicts in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
Assist in organizing company functions and community relations activities.
May perform other duties as assigned.
1-3 years of Human Resources experience
Strong administrative, reporting, and data management skills
Demonstrated experience handling sensitive and confidential information
Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and conflict-resolution skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, UKG Workforce Management
Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or other operational environments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
PHR, SHRM-CP, or related HR certification
Experience preparing and analyze reports related to HR metrics
Experience championing a positive safety culture in a manufacturing environment
Experience with continuous improvement initiatives

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No