Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Other duties may be assigned due to business needs or special circumstances, which may require reassignment to other departments or other job duties.
Process / review of weekly payroll changes/deductions, etc.  Processing terminations, reviews, various types of attachments. 
Compile and maintain associate records to include filing active and/or terms. 
Maintain attendance records for associates.  Issue attendance discipline when necessary. 
Maintains a strict level of confidentiality concerning all correspondence, memoranda, files and related information concerning Human Resources operations. 
Administrate leave of absences, short term / long term disability, Family Medical Leave Act.  
Handle unemployment issues.  
Enter data entry for training such as OSHA, Workplace Violence, Diversity, Allergens, etc. 
Conduct orientation for new hires and substitute in other areas in orientation as needed.
Conducts new hire on-boarding procedure.  
Issues feedback forms to Team Leaders' and issues and tracks new hire training progress.  Communicate progress with management.
Maintains the line-up. 
Oversee Trip Reduction Program as TRP Coordinator.
Leads safety team in safety audits and accident investigations. 
Administrate Worker's Compensation benefits which include 1st report of injury, maintaining OSHA 300 Log, monitoring medical care of associates in conjunction with company policies and procedures, and communication with Sentry regarding claims. 
Coordinate associate activities including wellness programs, health fairs, retirements, and appreciation lunches. 
Responsible for verifying new hire employment eligibility using E-Verify. 
 Responsible for conducting phone interviews, setting up interviews, and extending offers to prospective associates. 
Responsible for setting up and sending candidates for pre-employment screenings, and overseeing the tracking of new-hire drug screens and physicals. 
Applicant Tracking. 
Present/facilitate all required training; ex: DDI, Safety, etc. Set up on-site and off-site training as necessary.  
Fill in for HR Manager as needed to interpret policy, promote safety, recruit, and align with objectives. 
Back up for HR Associate as needed for entering vacations and personal days, filing, and payroll deduction paperwork and other duties as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities                         

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities, however may fill in for HR Manager as needed.

Competencies                               

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                           

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year College or university; and/or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
Language Skills: Must be fluent in Spanish/English. Ability to read, write, translate Spanish/English.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Human Resource systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and sit.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.