HR Representative

HR Representative

Contributes to the creation of a productive and effective work environment by providing support and knowledge of the following Human Resources functional areas : workplace planning and employment, Human Resources development, recruiting, orientation and onboarding, compensation and benefits, payroll, employee and labor relations, occupational health & safety, training, security, HR law, wellness, budgeting, workers compensation, and strategic management.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

• Meets staffing needs for nonexempt positions by attracting, screening, and presenting qualified candidates to managers / supervisors; participates in the interview and selection process.
• Ensures that employees are paid correctly and in a timely manner by maintaining payroll operations and resolving payroll discrepancies through the use of current and emerging technologies.
• Supports operational efficiency and effective planning by maintaining the Human Resource Information System (HRIS); retrieving data as needed; analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains open communication channels with employees and managers by developing and presenting training programs (for both formal and informal settings); answering questions; explaining policies and procedures regarding HR, payroll, and benefits issues.
• Confirms the effectiveness of HR / payroll policies and procedures by monitoring and reporting on a wide range of HR functions, such as the maintenance of job requirements, job descriptions, performance appraisals, development plans, pay rules, and payroll processing guidelines.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping confidential information.
• Complies with Federal, State, and local employment law by following policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Manages the Performance management system and coaches managers on constructive criticism, honest and open feedback, and continuous employee improvement practices.
• Performs general physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving the whole body, and multilimbed coordination.
• Prepare and keep all EE0 / AAP logs current.
• Responsible for the coordination and resolution of benefits and compensation questions and problems.
• Advises managers / supervisors of employee performance review schedule; follow up on any delinquent or inconsistent reviews.
• Review and update the key log and gate card system semi-annually.
• Update job descriptions annually.
• Process employee reimbursements.
• Process donation requests.
• Complete monthly random drug testing.
• Complete month-end reports for Broken Bow.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements & Preferred Competencies :

Major Challenges :

Huber Engineered Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.