Supports traditional HR areas of employee relations, benefits administration, compensation/merit administration, HR compliance, wellness programs and employee activities - Develops and maintains strong partner relationships with the business and key stakeholders to coach and influence the best business decisions - Identifies training and development needs within an organization and completes all required annual Human Resources and legal training - Pre-screen candidates - Review disciplinary actions - Assist in maintaining employee personnel records - Assist with policies and benefits - Support Safety, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain with any initiatives - Support new hire onboarding - Employee questions / support - Enhance employee engagement – monitor employee morale and company culture, as well as manage programs such as recogntion, community outreach, onboarding, etc. - Assist with investigations taking the lead when needed - Training (soft skills and any new programs, policy changes, etc.) - Maintain required annual training - Review and audit Kronos - Respond to unemployment claims - Creates an employer brand in the community that will serve our intense recruiting needs over the next few years - Maintains high visibility to promote HR programs and assist management with effective facility wide communication - Provides continuous improvement of HR processes. Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: - Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities, facilitate projects and business processes and work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team - Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills required - Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) - Strong knowledge of HRIS or ability to learn very quickly - Knowledge of UKG a plus - Strong knowledge of employment law and policies - Intrinsic motivation - Strong interpersonal skills - Lean knowledge. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration or related field - 2 years HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment - PHR certification preferred.