Human Resources Specialist - Manufacturing

Plant Address:  8313 Triad Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409 The Human Resources Specialist (Onsite) will report directly into the Area Human Resources Manager and serve as the primary HR support onsite for our Greensboro, NC location in the areas of employee relations, benefits and payroll, employee engagement activities, policy/rules interpretation, etc.  The Human Resources Specialist will counsel employees concerning work-related problems, provide managers with effective solutions and strong recommendations to address personnel issues, and introduce benchmark market practices, presenting analysis and proposals to management for approval.  The Human Resources Specialist will manage the recruitment function for both hourly and salaried positions for the Greensboro, Morganton, & High point, NC locations.   Principle Accountabilities:  Oversee and manage the hiring process at the plant for both hourly and salaried open positions.  This includes initiating the requisition, understanding the needs of the hiring manager, creating and posting the position, managing the applicant flow log, interviewing, assisting the hiring manager with selecting the best qualified candidate, preparing and extending the offer, completing the Applicant File Folder and handling the on-boarding process of the new hire.  Under the oversight of the Area HR Manager coordinates all hourly employee relation issues and works with management and the employee on a swift and appropriate outcome.  Perform staff support activities and analysis to develop, implement, and administer market-compatible human resource practices. Counsel both hourly and salaried employees with issues/concerns related to health and welfare benefits.  Enlists the assistance of the Corporate Benefits staff when needed.    Counsel both hourly and salaried employees with issues/concerns related to their pay.  Enlist the assistance of the Corporate Payroll staff when needed.    Administer the hourly absenteeism policy and has discretion to recommend disciplinary action up to a written warning.  Aid the plant (hourly and management) employees with interpretation of Plant rules and regulations Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, share information that would benefit other members of the team and find ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers. Strive to continually strengthen PCA’s business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectations for customers specifically supporting PCA’s Commitment to Service which involves doing what’s right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.