Human Resources Specialist

202 W Enterprise Road, Winneconne, WI 54986 Position Description The HR Specialist supports core human resources operations with a focus on payroll for manufacturing hourly employees. This role also handles day-to-day coordination of interviews, onboarding, performance reviews, benefit administration and employee data updates. The HR Specialist ensures accuracy and compliance with HR processes while maintaining a strong presence with production staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Payroll Review and validate employee timecards, attendance records, and payroll data to ensure accuracy Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for all employees Process payroll-related changes, including new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, deductions, and garnishments Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and confidential manner Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations Performance & Employee Data Schedule and coordinate employee performance review meetings Enter and maintain accurate employee information in HR systems (HRIS) Process employee status changes and time record adjustments Ensure all employment details are correctly communicated to payroll Benefits Support Assist in benefits administration, including new hire, life event, and open enrollment Participate in open enrollment coordination and communication Coordinate benefits orientation for new hires Help employees with basic benefits-related inquiries Onboarding & Offboarding Send onboarding materials to new hires and ensure completion of new hire documentation Support HR and IT in offboarding processes Recruitment & Staffing Aid in backup to the HR Generalist with coordinate interview scheduling and communicate with candidates, post job advertisements Prepare and send offer and rejection communications Support onboarding efforts for new hires, including status changes and orientation logistics HR Administration & Compliance Maintain and update personnel files, job descriptions, and employee records Support documentation efforts for I-9s, compliance forms, and status change forms Assist in organizing and maintaining HR policies and SOPs Event Support Participate in the coordination of HR-led events such as quarterly meetings and company activities Performs additional duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or management Maintain high level of confidentiality and professionalism Understands diversity and the importance of fostering an open and respectful work environment Strong Microsoft Office ability - Outlook, TEAMs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Preferred Good knowledge of HR compliance - benefits, 401k, FMLA and short-term disability Basic knowledge of ATS and HRIS functions Ability to handle conflict and perform comfortably in a changing, fast-paced environment Manage multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines with attention to detail Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness Work well independently, yet is cooperative in working with team members Qualifications & Experience Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experience is required. At least 1-2 years of HR experience in a production/manufacturing environment is preferred. Travel Occasional Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to walk and reach with hands. The employee is frequently required to sit and rarely required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee uses computer keyboards often. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee views computer monitor often. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is rarely exposed to airborne particles or chemical agents. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Switchgear Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr