HR Specialist

HR Specialist

Millat Industries, a family-owned manufacturing company celebrating 60 years of success, is seeking an HR Specialist at our Kettering location. Are you a detail-driven person who wants to make a real difference at a stable, innovative, and rapidly growing precision machining company? If so, we want to meet you!

*This is an in-person position, not remote

Associate Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Semi-annual Performance Bonuses, Quarterly Attendance Bonuses, and Referral Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution
• Company-paid Life Insurance & Disability Plans
• Immediate Holiday Pay & Paid Time Off
• 401k with Company Match
• Associate Appreciation: Achievement Awards Catered Lunches, Prize Drawings
• Events: Holiday Parties and Team Outings
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to 100%)
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

Your Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and maintain accurate timekeeping records in ADP.
• Process payroll transactions, including PTO, deductions, garnishments, support orders, reimbursements, bonuses, taxes, insurance arrears, and other authorized payroll adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records, reports, and supporting documentation while assisting with payroll audits and data verification.
• Respond to payroll-related employee inquiries.

• Process new hire, employment status, leave, benefit, and termination transactions within the HRIS.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of employee information within the HRIS.
• Maintain employee personnel records, HR documentation, employment verifications, and electronic files in accordance with company policies, record retention requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Conduct periodic audits of employee records, payroll information, and employment documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare HR forms, notices, and employment-related correspondence.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information.

• Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, appreciation, and company-sponsored activities.
• Administer the company uniform program and coordinate employee recognition and appreciation initiatives.
• Coordinate monthly employee lunches, service anniversaries, birthdays, retirements, sympathy acknowledgments, and other employee recognition programs.
• Work collaboratively with vendors and internal departments to support employee engagement initiatives.

Wellness Program Administration

• Coordinate company wellness initiatives by scheduling activities, promoting participation, maintaining wellness records, and working with wellness vendors.
• Coordinate wellness screenings, educational opportunities, immunizations, and other wellness-related activities.
• Maintain wellness participation records and program communications.

HR Communications

• Create and maintain employee communications through TV slides, bulletin boards, newsletters, announcements, and other internal communication channels.
• Prepare communications supporting employee engagement, wellness initiatives, and company programs.

Administrative Support

• Generate and maintain HR and payroll reports, tracking logs, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate assigned vendors supporting HR programs.
• Provide timely and professional customer service by responding to employee questions regarding payroll, HR processes, company programs, and general HR inquiries.
• Assist with special projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; postsecondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Communications, Marketing, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
• One (1) or more years of experience in Human Resources, payroll, administrative support, customer service, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with payroll, timekeeping systems, and HRIS software (ADP Workforce Now preferred).
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to support occasional extended hours as business needs require.

Employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other duties as requested.

Compensation

• Pay negotiable with experience

Why Join Millat Industries?

• Stability and Legacy 60 years in business, third-generation leadership, and turnover less than half the national manufacturing benchmark.
• Values-Driven Culture Operate in a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and respect where "Everybody is Somebody."
• Associate Impact Play a key role in supporting associates through payroll administration, associate support, wellness initiatives, and engagement programs.