HR Specialist I

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HR SPECIALIST I
VANCE, AL – TUSCALOOSA PLANT

As a member of the Human Resources team, the HR Specialist I will be responsible for recruiting and retaining production team members, driving employee engagement, participating in employment investigations, handling sensitive documentation related to personnel activities, and supporting the training of employees.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• 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 Tuscaloosa’s 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 Kronos and People Soft databases, and Quest.
• 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.
• Develops and/or maintains descriptions for all new jobs, performs desk audits on workstations reviewing and update job descriptions as needed.
• Completes paperwork and reports as required or requested with due diligence.
• Assists with developing and implementing cost saving ideas and strategies for Lear Tuscaloosa.
• Assists with new policy and procedure development for Lear Tuscaloosa.
• Coaches employees on issues pertaining to conflict resolution and employee performance.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• Coordinates and conducts training for Lear employees and staff in regard to soft skills, drug awareness, safety, etc.
• Coordinates and develops management training in regard to interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
• Provides recommendations to upper management in appropriate resolution of employee relation's issues.
• Reviews and approves FMLA requests.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two to four years generalist experience
• Ability to build strong relationships with members of the production and management staff
• Previous experience supporting a large hourly workforce
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Bonus If You Have:

• A Master’s in HR or an MBA with a concentration in HR
• Previous experience working in a JIT manufacturing environment

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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.