Associate Relations Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:  Coordinates internal and external recruiting activities and orientation and training of new associates.  Administers performance evaluation, compensation, fringe benefits, and associate involvement/recognition programs.  Administers Workers Compensation program.  Communicates regularly with associates from all levels of the organization and supports effective community relations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates internal and external recruiting activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection of qualified candidates. 
• Conducts Company presentations, plant tours, interviews, background checks, and drug screens.  Coordinates with temporary agencies
• Assists in onboarding, orientation, and training of new full-time and temporary associates.
• Administers workers compensation program--including support of incident investigation and recordkeeping, preventative and corrective actions for safety improvement, claims management, hearing attendance, etc.
• Administers performance evaluations, compensation, fringe benefits, and supports associate involvement/recognition programs
• Communicates regularly with associates from all levels regarding Company policies, procedures, programs, and general associate relations concerns
• Utilizes HRIS system and other software to monitor human resource metrics and compile various reports
• Participates in activities and programs that support good public relations and effective working relationships with community organization

POSITION SKILLS:

• Accountability – Acknowledges and assumes responsibility for actions, behavior, decisions, reports, project updates, etc.
• Communication Skills – Speaks and writes in a concise, clear manner to inform and influence others.
• Conflict Resolution – Examines situation from objective viewpoint and exercises diplomacy to resolve tension or conflict between two or more individuals
• Consensus Building – Presents alternatives and seeks consent from group of individuals to reach decision that is acceptable to all members of group
• Customer-Oriented – Understands and willingly performs varied tasks that support the needs and requests of others
• Detail-Oriented – Pays close attention to even small and seemingly insignificant aspects of a situation or task.
• Empathetic – Ability to identify with and express sensitivity to others’ feelings, experiences, points of view, opinions, etc.
• Initiative – Takes steps to perform tasks and sustains action with little or no direction from others.
• Judgment – Forms opinion or makes decision considering available information, various perspectives, and potential ramifications.
• Organized – Follows structured and systematic methods in planning and performing tasks.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five or more years of human resource generalist experience is required--preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Related Bachelor degree, or equivalent, is strongly preferred
• Prior computer experience, including HRIS systems is required
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail are also required