HR Specialist

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Description:

The Gund Company has an immediate opening at our­­­­­ Amsterdam, NY manufacturing plant for a full-time Human Resource Specialist to join our team

Do you want to join a company that offers you great pay, benefits, growth opportunities, and a challenging environment?

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to accomplish goals that provide amazing growth opportunities.

Annual Starting Salary: $70,000+

Plant/Work Location: 200 Wallins Corners Road

Amsterdam, NY 12010

What we do:

We are the industry leader in manufacturing and fabricating customized insulation components (parts) for multiple applications. We manufacture and fabricate custom parts from drawings and sample parts (reverse engineering). The Gund Company is in the business of engineered material manufacturing.

At The Gund Company: We Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business. Our team prides themselves on being a group of fun, driven, problem-solvers who LOVE what they do

What are we looking for?

The HR Specialist will provide support in functional areas of the facility's Human Resources department, which includes recruitment and employment, personnel records, employee relations, compensation management, benefits administration, organization development and training, occupational health, safety, and security. The HR Specialist acts as an advisor, coach, and guide in all aspects of the employment life cycle.

What specifically will you be doing?

• Partner with leadership and management in execution of HR programs and initiatives to support organizational key values.
• Oversee, coordinate, and support multi-site recruiting to obtain qualified applicant pool. Support and coordinate all pre-employment screening requirements, including background checks, employment verifications, and pre-employment drug screens and physicals.
• Oversee completion of new hire orientation.
• Support performance management process including review of annual goals, periodic process administration, and assisting managers with Performance Improvement Plans and Individual Development Plans.
• Provide coaching and feedback to Managers and Supervisors to improve leadership effectiveness.
• Oversee progressive disciplinary actions in accordance with established guidelines.
• Administer alcohol and drug testing program in accordance with established guidelines.
• Lead safety program in accordance with established business processes.
• Coordinate investigation of workplace injuries and near miss incidents.
• Administer workers compensation claims process.

Requirements:

What do we need from you?

• Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of HR experience with exposure to employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, training and development, and recruitment is preferred.
• Experience in Industrial Manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the practices and principles of Human Resources including FMLA, ADA, worker's compensation, safety administration, benefits, and employee relations.
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees and management.
• Experience with HRIS (HCM) systems. (Paylocity experience is a plus)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and deal with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential material and information in an ethical, professional manner and process the local payroll function.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

Employee must be able to travel 10% of the time.

Why Join Us?

• We Take care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business
• A safe and healthy work environment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match (up to 6% of contributions)
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned - Shares are awarded each year based on profitability with no out-of-pocket investment.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

Key words: Human Resource, HR, Human Resources Generalist, SHRM, HRCI, SHRM-CP

updated 10/8/24 RJ

Compensation details: 70000-80000 Yearly Salary

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