Job Description

Position Overview

The HR Specialist provides day-to-day professional Human Resources support to local management and employees within the business unit. This role focuses on delivering high-performance, employee-centered, and purpose-driven HR services to a diverse workforce while supporting the company's vision, mission, values, and strategic objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate selection.
• Conduct onboarding and orientation programs to ensure successful integration of new employees.
• Assist employees with benefits, payroll, and compensation-related inquiries.
• Address employee relations concerns, conduct investigations, and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs that enhance employee skills and support professional development.
• Collaborate with management and HR team members to implement HR policies and procedures aligned with company goals.
• Support performance management processes and employee development initiatives.
• Maintain HR-related documentation, including employment offers, contracts, policies, and employee handbooks.
• Stay informed of HR trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to support continuous improvement efforts.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred in:
  • Human Resources
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Training & Development
  • Organizational Development
  • Related field
• 0–3 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably as an HR Generalist or in a similar HR role.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to conduct basic internet research.

Language Skills

• Ability to fluently read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Spanish and/or Japanese language skills are a plus but are not required.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, proportions, and fractions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to apply broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures to complete assignments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Special Requirements

• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable speaking and presenting to large groups.

Regulatory and Regional Knowledge

• Working knowledge of federal employment laws and regulations.
• Understanding of state-specific employment laws in locations where the company and its affiliates operate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Walk, stand, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and reach.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, and controls.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The position also requires:

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Extended periods of sitting and working at a computer monitor.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Primarily an office-based environment.
• Moderate noise level.
• Open office setting with regular interaction among employees and management.

Additional Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to supporting a positive, inclusive, and employee-focused workplace culture.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet business needs