Talent & Employee Relations Specialist -- Industrial Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Is this you?

• Do colleagues naturally seek you out first with questions or workplace concerns?
• Do you enjoy owning the entire recruiting journey—from first hello to first day—for both permanent and temporary roles?
• Are you equally at home advising on employee relations, updating SAP org data, and keeping Kronos timekeeping and payroll on track?
• Do you thrive where safety, cGMP discipline, and ISO-minded quality meet a fast-paced, matrixed operation?

What you will do

• Be the first point of contact for employees and managers; handle employee relations questions with care and clarity.
• Guide supervisors through HR processes and coach on effective, compliant employee practices.
• Run full-cycle talent acquisition for all openings—permanent and temporary—including sourcing, selection, offers, and onboarding.
• Keep personnel records complete and current: compensation, role changes, benefits, training, and disciplinary documentation.
• Maintain data integrity in HR SAP and HR Org-Management.
• Administer HR operations such as hiring/staffing, benefits, new hire orientation, absenteeism tracking, and timekeeping.
• Support leave and claim processes: FMLA, short-term disability, and workers’ compensation.
• Lead and track HR projects, meeting milestones and delivering results.
• Plan and execute employee engagement and site activities.
• Recommend continuous improvements to policies and procedures and ensure compliance with US and PA labor laws.
• Manage payroll-related activities using Kronos and ensure accurate timekeeping.
• Champion EHS directives, uphold a clean and safe work environment, and operate in alignment with cGMP.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (required).
• 5+ years of relevant HR experience, ideally within an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Solid understanding of US and PA labor laws.
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and KRONOS.
• Experience with cGMP and ISO frameworks (preferred).
• Detail-driven, service-oriented approach with strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to deliver in a high-velocity, matrixed environment.

Why this role matters

Your work ensures that people-related processes run smoothly, employees feel supported, leaders make informed decisions, and the site operates safely and compliantly. It’s hands-on HR with real impact.