Job Description

Human Resources Specialist

Fraser, MI

2+ years of Human Resources experience required

The Human Resources Specialist supports key HR functions with a primary focus on recruiting, onboarding, employee records management, and employee relations. This role requires sound judgment, strong decision-making skills, and the highest level of integrity, including the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting and hiring process, including job postings, resume review, candidate screening, interviewing, and offer creation, while ensuring a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Conduct new hire orientation, including onboarding, new hire training, I-9 employment verification, benefits overview, and completion of all required paperwork. Enter new hire information into the payroll system.
• Administer personnel programs, company policies, and administrative procedures.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as internal policies; interpret policies and recommend corrective actions as needed. Maintain and update the employee handbook.
• Promote a positive employee experience by fostering a diverse, inclusive, and engaging work environment.
• Coordinate and manage organizational communications through multiple channels, including intranet, communication boards, and email.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage employee events, including budgeting and approval of event-related purchases.
• Support the HR Manager in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures at the facility level.
• Maintain all personnel files in a confidential and compliant manner, in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
• Assist with leave administration, including FMLA and short- and long-term disability processes.
• Create, update, and maintain HR metrics and reporting, including headcount, turnover reports, and organizational charts.
• Manage employee training initiatives, including grant administration, course selection, scheduling, training records, and onboarding or job transfer training.
• Maintain and update the HRIS (UKG), conduct regular system audits, and identify opportunities for improved efficiency. Manage and maintain the attendance point system.
• Address employee questions and concerns professionally, escalating issues to the HR Manager as appropriate.
• Administer disciplinary processes for attendance violations, up to and including termination.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the HR department, including process improvements, efficiency gains, and cost reduction.
• Coordinate and conduct organization-wide training programs.
• Assign and track employee ID badges.
• Complete special projects and additional assignments as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and complete projects independently.
• Solid understanding of employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, ADA, Title VII, and FMLA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.