HR Specialist I

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HR Specialist I
HAMMOND IN

As a member of the HR team HR Specialist will be responsible for performing the administrative duties for the human resource function in a just in time lean manufacturing environment. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for interviewing and training employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems assisting in policy and procedure development; and processing verifying and maintaining and developing documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing recruitment training grievances performance evaluations and classifications.

The Role:

Your work will include but not be limited to:

• Explains company personnel policies benefits and procedures to employees or job applicants.
• Records data for each employee including such information as addresses weekly earnings logistics absences counseling issues and dates of and reasons for terminations.
• Processes and reviews employment applications to evaluate qualifications or eligibility of applicants.
• Answers questions regarding examinations eligibility salaries benefits and other pertinent information.
• Examines employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actions.
• Coaches employees on issues pertaining to conflict resolution and employee performance.
• Provides information to authorized persons and organizations such as credit bureaus and finance companies in compliance with Lear Hammond confidentiality practices and HIPAA regulations.
• Performs administrative functions such as printing out pay stubs resetting passwords checking discrepancies with time handling filing status changes) using SuccessFactors Kronos People Soft and Q-Quest databases.
• Performs employee advocate functions such as responding to questions pertaining to benefits programs such as life health dental and disability insurances retirement plans vacation sick leave leave of absence and employee assistance.
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies procedures and reporting are all in compliance.
• Recruits interviews tests and selects employees to fill vacant positions.
• Completes paperwork and reports as required or requested with due diligence.
• Coaches employees on issues pertaining to conflict resolution and employee performance.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• Provides recommendations in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Reviews FMLA requests.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies procedures and programs.
• Develops and/or maintains descriptions for all new jobs performs desk audits on workstations reviewing and update job descriptions as needed.
• Initiates and investigations regarding allegations of harassments discrimination and/or inappropriate conduct.
• Maintains the confidentiality of the HR department regarding employee disclosures and issues.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing managing files and records designing forms and other office procedures and terminology.

• Knowledge of the operational characteristics services and activities of a comprehensive human resources program as needed to assist in setting and achieving departmental goals.
• Knowledge of adult learning practices and techniques to include visual aids interactive exercises and activities and theoretical application as needed to train.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel management and administration to include supervision training performance evaluation and other related organizational processes.
• Ability to analyze problems identify alternative solutions & project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of work records.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional documents technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and routine business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers employees and the general public.
• Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and evaluate work accomplishments; ability to apply and adapt practices and techniques to the special requirements of personnel management.
• Possess strong analytical problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Bonus If You Have:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred & 1-3 years working in a manufacturing setting as a Human Resources Generalist

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies or similar will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.