HR Specialist

Overview Human Resources Specialist position at Manufacturing Facility in Temple, TX. Competitive pay and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast‑paced workplace. Responsibilities Your Role: The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for supporting the Human Resources function with all personnel‑related goals to ensure employees receive excellent customer service. The Specialist also takes an active role in ensuring all tasks related to payroll, benefits, workers compensation, talent, HRIS and employee relations are completed in a timely manner. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. We embrace and accept individual experiences and backgrounds to achieve a diverse and inclusive workplace. You Will Have the Opportunity To: Support plant of 100‑150 employees. Provide HR support to plant population including employee relations on a variety of issues. Coordinate the hiring of new employees and ensure employment decisions follow company policy and employment laws. Respond to employee questions and complaints regarding a wide variety of issues (FMLA, work schedules, transfers, promotions, benefits, safety, unfair treatment, performance, personal issues, pay, and company policies). Advise Unit Managers and Supervisors to ensure consistent application of corrective action of company policies and standards of conduct. Coordinate with Unit Managers to determine hiring needs and ensure proper staffing levels. Conduct investigations and provide summary reports to appropriate HR Director. Assist with response to EEOC, DOL and unemployment claims. Communicates changes in HR related policies and benefit plans. The size, scope, and complexity of assigned portfolio are factors in the level of responsibility. In locations where applicable, responsible for complying with the SQF and GMP practices and programs to ensure safe food packaging product and to report food safety problems to those with authority to act. Qualifications We Need You to Have Education: BA/BS degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. PHR Certification preferred Experience: 5+ years of related professional Human Resource experience. Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures used in the Consumer‑Packaged Goods and/or manufacturing industry preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proficient in MS Office. Knowledge in ADP is a plus. Knowledge of applicable state, federal, local employment labor laws and regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization. Self‑directed with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers. Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills. Skills in handling conflict resolution situations. Ability to objectively coach employees and manage complex and difficult issues. Ability to be discreet with confidential information and sensitive issues. Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines. Must be team‑oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams. Competencies: Results Driven – Ability to focus on organizational growth, financial performance and achieving results. Critical Decision Maker – Clear, critical thinker that engages in thoughtful, data‑driven decisions and has the ability to summarize and draw appropriate conclusions from complex data. Customer Focused – Understands customers’ needs and places the highest priority on delighting customers. Teamwork & Collaboration – Builds rapport and collaborates effectively across the organization and fosters an environment of open and transparent communication. Integrity & Trust – Demonstrates honest, respectful and trustworthy behaviors when engaging with stakeholders and achieves stated work obligations. Compelling Communication – Effective written and verbal communicator that clearly and succinctly conveys information across all levels. Leadership Courage – Exudes confidence and is a driven, assertive and decisive individual that manages conflict towards mutual solutions but also maintains composure during difficult situations and channels emotions effectively. Strategic Orientation – Ability to balance short‑term goals with long‑term organizational and functional strategic priorities. Innovative Thinking – A forward thinker who offers new, creative and often unconventional thoughts, opinions and methods for solution generation and problem solving. People Leadership – Ability to develop employees through coaching and feedback and hold team members accountable through modeling appropriate behavior. Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available. For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at View email address on click.appcast.io. RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Posted Salary Range

USD $57,400.00 - USD $78,900.00 /A