HR Specialist

THK Manufacturing of America is currently looking for an HR specialist to join our team at our Hebron, Ohio plant. Responsibilities Maintain and update employee information in the global resource information platform to ensure accuracy for new hires, terminations, and transfers; prepare quarterly reports detailing headcount and employment classifications; ensure compliance with global HR policies and maintain data integrity across the platform. Conduct onboarding orientation; educate expatriates on US labor law, tax, and evaluation process; prepare reports on price index to estimate living costs, salary standards, adjustments. Develop employee training programs on global business and employment practices, cross-cultural communication and performance evaluation; work with culture & engagement team to develop in‑house training programs; coordinate with universities to create internship programs. Create recruitment projects in Microsoft Excel and Paycor; create employee initiatives and competitive compensation programs for each job level; enter HR and payroll information in HR information systems; prepare reports on fringe benefit costs; maintain PTO and vacation balances; ensure compliance with federal and state labor law and wage regulations; prepare reports for management. Improve workplace environments in both factory and support departments; promote HR sustainability initiatives by resource efficiency, reducing carbon footprint, and supporting corporate ESG goals within HR operations. Minimum Degree Requirements Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, environmental studies or a related field. Minimum Experience Requirements 2 years’ experience in compliance with labor laws and wage regulations. 2 years’ experience in developing employee training programs. 2 years’ experience in recruitment projects and HR functions including. 1 year with payroll through HRIS, ATS or Excel. Travel Requirements Domestic travel (KY, IL, MI) to participate in JETRO events and HR summits 4–6 times per year for up to 2 days each travel; travel to meet with HR and IoT GM at HQ in Japan once a year for 1–2 weeks per trip. Language Requirements Fluency in both English and Japanese required to communicate with Japanese HR consultants and Japanese language professors on internship, employment, Japanese proficiency evaluation and report to local president and parent on labor, employment, legal, and management issues (SAP, internal audit, etc.). Disclaimer This Job Summary indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr