The Gund Company
HR Specialist
The Gund Company, Amsterdam, New York, United States,
Description: Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!
The Gund Company:
Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business
Job SummaryThe HR Specialist will provide support in functional areas of the facility's Human Resources department, which includes recruitment and employment, personnel records, employee relations, compensation management, benefits administration, organization development and training, occupational health, safety, and security. The HR Specialist acts as an advisor, coach, and guide in all aspects of the employment life cycle. The HR Specialist will provide support in functional areas of the facility's Human Resources department, which includes recruitment and employment, personnel records, employee relations, compensation management, benefits administration, organization development and training, occupational health, safety, and security. The HR Specialist acts as an advisor, coach, and guide in all aspects of the employment life cycle.Requirements:
Essential Job FunctionsLead safety program in accordance with established business processes.Coordinate investigation of workplace injuries and near miss incidents.Administer workers compensation claims process.Oversee, coordinate, and support multi-site recruiting to obtain qualified applicant pool.Support and coordinate all pre-employment screening requirements, including background checks, employment verifications, and pre-employment drug screens and physicals.Oversee completion of new hire orientation.Support performance management process including review of annual goals, periodic process administration, and assisting managers with Performance Improvement Plans and Individual Development Plans.Partner with leadership and management in execution of HR programs and initiatives to support organizational key values.Provide coaching and feedback to Managers and Supervisors to improve leadership effectiveness.Oversee progressive disciplinary actions in accordance with established guidelines.Administer alcohol and drug testing program in accordance with established guidelines.Other duties may be assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications and CompetenciesDemonstrated knowledge of the practices and principles of Human Resources including FMLA, ADA, worker's compensation, safety administration, benefits, and employee relations.Ability to work well with all levels of employees and management.Experience with HRIS (HCM) systems.Excellent communication and organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and deal with multiple priorities.Demonstrated ability to handle confidential material and information in an ethical, professional manner and process the local payroll function.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university OR equivalent combination of education and experience.Three or more years of HR experience with exposure to employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, training and development, and recruitment is preferred.Experience in Industrial Manufacturing environment is preferred.TravelEmployee must be able to travel 10% of the time.
Physical RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. 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 regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee's ability to see near and far distances.
Why Join Us?Our employees have a vested interest in our Company's success. The Gund Company is
30% employee-owned
through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company's financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!In addition, our employees enjoy:A safe and healthy work environmentCompetitive wagesComprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributionsRegular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked world-class regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.
EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.
Compensation details:
70000-80000 Yearly Salary
PI3628d7f835a9-37448-31120955
The Gund Company:
Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business
Job SummaryThe HR Specialist will provide support in functional areas of the facility's Human Resources department, which includes recruitment and employment, personnel records, employee relations, compensation management, benefits administration, organization development and training, occupational health, safety, and security. The HR Specialist acts as an advisor, coach, and guide in all aspects of the employment life cycle. The HR Specialist will provide support in functional areas of the facility's Human Resources department, which includes recruitment and employment, personnel records, employee relations, compensation management, benefits administration, organization development and training, occupational health, safety, and security. The HR Specialist acts as an advisor, coach, and guide in all aspects of the employment life cycle.Requirements:
Essential Job FunctionsLead safety program in accordance with established business processes.Coordinate investigation of workplace injuries and near miss incidents.Administer workers compensation claims process.Oversee, coordinate, and support multi-site recruiting to obtain qualified applicant pool.Support and coordinate all pre-employment screening requirements, including background checks, employment verifications, and pre-employment drug screens and physicals.Oversee completion of new hire orientation.Support performance management process including review of annual goals, periodic process administration, and assisting managers with Performance Improvement Plans and Individual Development Plans.Partner with leadership and management in execution of HR programs and initiatives to support organizational key values.Provide coaching and feedback to Managers and Supervisors to improve leadership effectiveness.Oversee progressive disciplinary actions in accordance with established guidelines.Administer alcohol and drug testing program in accordance with established guidelines.Other duties may be assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications and CompetenciesDemonstrated knowledge of the practices and principles of Human Resources including FMLA, ADA, worker's compensation, safety administration, benefits, and employee relations.Ability to work well with all levels of employees and management.Experience with HRIS (HCM) systems.Excellent communication and organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and deal with multiple priorities.Demonstrated ability to handle confidential material and information in an ethical, professional manner and process the local payroll function.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university OR equivalent combination of education and experience.Three or more years of HR experience with exposure to employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, training and development, and recruitment is preferred.Experience in Industrial Manufacturing environment is preferred.TravelEmployee must be able to travel 10% of the time.
Physical RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. 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 regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee's ability to see near and far distances.
Why Join Us?Our employees have a vested interest in our Company's success. The Gund Company is
30% employee-owned
through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company's financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!In addition, our employees enjoy:A safe and healthy work environmentCompetitive wagesComprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributionsRegular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked world-class regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.
EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.
Compensation details:
70000-80000 Yearly Salary
PI3628d7f835a9-37448-31120955