Hr specialist

We are a growing manufacturing company in Middletown, CT, looking for a standalone, part-time HR Specialist to manage our daily human resources functions. With a tight-knit team of 40 employees-mostly dedicated machine operators and production staff-we need a hands-on professional who can handle everything from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and policy consistency.

This is the perfect role for an HR professional looking for a flexible, 20-25 hour work week where they can make a direct impact on workplace culture and operational fairness.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage the hiring pipeline for skilled trade positions (Machine Operators, Assemblers, Quality Inspector). Conduct orientations and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Employee Relations & Equity: Act as a trusted point of contact for employee concerns. Ensure company policies, scheduling, and performance metrics are applied fairly and consistently across all shifts.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain employee files and ensure compliance with federal, state (CT), and OSHA manufacturing safety guidelines.
• Payroll & Benefits Support: Assist with weekly/bi-weekly hourly time tracking, payroll processing prep, and basic benefits administration.
• Policy Support: Review and update the employee handbook to align with current Connecticut labor laws and company growth.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of HR experience. Experience working within a manufacturing, industrial, or hourly-wage environment is highly preferred.
• Knowledge: strong understanding of Connecticut labor laws and general HR best practices.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to connect easily with both leadership and floor staff.
• Independence: Highly organized and comfortable acting as the sole HR presence on-site.

salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

TBD

Skills

• ADP-HR

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.