Human Resources Specialist

Req ID 92512 | Marysville, United States ZF North America, Inc.

Position Summary:

Plans and carries out policies relating to employee and labor relations within the union and non-union environments within the location. Assists in other projects and tasks relating to general HR functions as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide first-level support to employees regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, attendance, and general employment questions.
• Assist with onboarding activities including new hire orientation, new hire paperwork, system setup, and employee file maintenance.
• Maintain HR records and personnel files in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with recruiting activities including posting positions, scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate communications, and supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Support employee engagement activities, recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and company-sponsored events.
• Assist with tracking employee training requirements and coordinating training sessions as needed.
• Prepare routine HR reports, metrics, and documentation for management review.
• Support leave administration processes including FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and other leave requests under the guidance of senior HR staff.
• Assist with employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting concerns, and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Coordinate and participate in new hire, transfer, promotion, and separation processes.
• Support payroll and timekeeping administration through auditing records and assisting employees with timekeeping questions.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and HR records.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as company policies and procedures.
• Support safety initiatives and assist with maintaining OSHA-related documentation and records.
• Participate in HR team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the HR department.
• Assist with employment verifications, unemployment claims, and other HR administrative requests.
• Support the performance management process, including tracking evaluations and providing administrative assistance to leaders and employees.
• Assist with exit interviews and employee offboarding activities.
• Maintain positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, and business partners.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree and 3-5+ years of related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution and advocacy skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, exhibit strong analytical ability.
• Good working knowledge of full HR competencies.
• High degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to quickly learn and use other systems and software packages.

Physical demands and work environment:

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 35 pounds. May frequently need to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally climb stairs, lift, pull, push, reach above shoulder level, reach forward, carry, bend, twist or stoop.
• Required to frequently use gross manipulation, sit, stand and walk.
• Required to use fine manipulation continuously to type and write; and gross manipulation, firm hand gripping for various tasks.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Must be able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal range; includes the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
• Environmental exposures may include dust, fumes, odors, and loud noises.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee will be in an office environment with frequent exposure to a manufacturing atmosphere.

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DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran