Human Resources Specialist

Avon Protection

Job Location:

Cleveland, TN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 50000 - 62000

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist

Location: Cleveland OH

Business Unit:Team Wendy

Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

About Avon Technologies:

We are a world leader in protective equipment with a reputation for innovative design high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands Avon Protection and Team Wendy supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives. Its why we come to work - and its what motivates us every day to do the best work we can.

Purpose of Position:

The Human Resources Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the execution of HR strategies programs and processes that drive organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. This position partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver value-added HR services across key functional areas including talent acquisition employee relations compliance performance management and workforce planning. The ideal candidate is a proactive solutions-oriented professional who demonstrates strong business acumen sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex employee and organizational matters with discretion and professionalism.

Compliance with employment laws and internal policies is essential in this role. You will monitor adherence to regulations to ensure a fair workplace. Additionally you will help cultivate a positive workplace culture by organizing team-building activities and implementing programs that support work-life balance. The Human Resources Generalist is key to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that empowers employees and aligns their efforts with our companys mission.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Support full-cycle recruitment efforts including job postings candidate screening interview coordination and offer facilitation
Partner with hiring managers to ensure alignment on talent needs and workforce planning strategies
Lead onboarding processes to ensure a seamless and engaging new hire experience

Employee Relations & Engagement

Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries providing guidance on HR policies procedures and workplace concerns
Assist in resolving employee relations matters conducting investigations as needed and recommending appropriate actions
Support engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive inclusive workplace culture

Performance Management & Development

Facilitate performance review cycles including goal setting evaluations and feedback processes
Partner with leadership to identify development opportunities and support employee growth initiatives
Assist in implementing training and development programs aligned with organizational goals

HR Compliance & Administration

Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data integrity
Support audits reporting and documentation requirements

Compensation & Benefits

Assist with benefits administration including employee enrollment changes and issue resolution
Support compensation benchmarking and job evaluation processes
Respond to employee inquiries related to pay benefits and policies

Operational Excellence

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including HR process optimization and policy development
Support HR projects and strategic initiatives aligned with organizational priorities
Generate HR metrics and reports to inform data-driven decision-making
Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field required
25 years of progressive HR experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of HR principles employment law and best practices
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Excellent interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills
Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g. ADP Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Strong written and verbal communication abilities including drafting clear and concise correspondence and reports.
Effective interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across teams and engage with employees at all levels.
Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities with a focus on confidentiality and professionalism
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred/Desired Skills or Experiences:

HR certification (e.g. SHRM-CP PHR) preferred
Experience supporting manufacturing operations or multi-site environments is a plus
Familiarity with workforce analytics and HR metrics

What We Offer:

Flexible Schedule
Competitive Compensation Package
Medical Dental Vision Insurance
401k Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Learning and Development Initiatives

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements management reserved the right to modify add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information systems technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B L-1 F-1 etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland OH is $50000 to $62000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job type and years of experience within the industry education etc.

EOE Including Vet/Disability

Required Experience:

Job Title: Human Resources SpecialistLocation: Cleveland OHBusiness Unit:Team WendyHours: 8:30am - 4:30pmAbout Avon Technologies:We are a world leader in protective equipment with a reputation for innovative design high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands Avon Prot...