Human Resources Specialist

Job Summary: The Human Resources Specialist serves as the primary Human Resources contact providing day-to-day HR support to employees and supervisors while ensuring consistent application of company policies, employment laws, and HR best practices. This position plays a key role in supporting employee relations, onboarding, compliance, HR administration, and employee engagement initiatives. The Human Resources Specialist works independently on routine HR matters while partnering closely with the Human Resources Manager on complex employee relations issues, investigations, policy interpretation, compliance concerns, and strategic initiatives. This role reports to Human Resources Manager and is in Guilford. Occasional travel between locations may be required.

Responsibilities:

•    Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and supervisors at the assigned facility.

•    Respond to employee and management questions regarding company policies, procedures, and HR-related matters.

•    Provide guidance to supervisors regarding attendance, performance, documentation, corrective action, and workplace concerns.

•    Assist in fostering a positive work environment through effective employee relations practices.

•    Support the resolution of routine employee concerns and workplace issues.

•    Assist with workplace investigations under the guidance of the Human Resources Manager.

•    Prepare employee documentation and partner with supervisors on corrective action processes.

•    Escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk relation matters to the Human Resources Manager.

•    Coordinate and conduct new hire orientation and onboarding activities.

•    Ensure completion and accuracy of required onboarding documentation.

•    Serve as a resource for new employees during the onboarding process.

•    Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.

•    Assist with employee communications and company-sponsored activities.

•    Assist with recruitment activities as needed, including job postings, interview coordination, candidate communication, and onboarding support.

•    Assist with Coordinating pre-employment processes, including background checks and required documentation.

•    Develop and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors and department leaders.

•    Provide HR guidance and support regarding employee-related concerns.

•    Assist managers in addressing attendance, performance, conduct, and workplace issues.

•    Support managers in maintaining consistent and fair employment practices.

•    Participate in HR initiatives designed to improve processes, compliance, engagement, and employee experience.

•    Assist with policy implementation and communication efforts.

•    Support training and development initiatives.

•    Complete special projects and assignments as requested by the Human Resources Manager.

Key Skills Required:

•    Working knowledge of Human Resources principles, employment laws, and HR best practices.

•    Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when managing sensitive information.

•    Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•    Ability to effectively address employee concerns and resolve routine workplace issues.

•    Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

•    Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS systems.

•    Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR leadership.

•    Commitment to providing exceptional customer service to employees and managers.

Education and Experience:

•    2-4 years of Human Resources, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, or related experience preferred.

•    Experience supporting employees and supervisors in a professional work environment.

•    Experience with HRIS systems and HR administration. ADP WFN experience a plus.

•    Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

•    Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the facility.

•    Frequently use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.

•    Required to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, candidates, and external contacts.

•    May be required to conduct tours of the facility and move between departments.

•    Requires the ability to travel occasionally between company locations, meetings, training sessions, or recruitment events, as needed.

•    Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to view computer screens for extended periods.

•    Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

We’re committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes health, financial stability, and overall well-being:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA with a quarterly employer contribution (when enrolled in a qualified medical plan), and FSA Dependent Care.
• Income Protection: Voluntary life insurance, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment), short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD).
• Supplemental Benefits: Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage, and pet insurance.
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) and Roth options with company match, earned wage access (opt to get a portion of your pay daily).
• Time Off: Generous time off (PTO and Earned Paid Leave) and paid holidays.
• Employee Wellness: Programs and resources to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being—including an extensive wellness program, discounts on gym and golf memberships, and employee assistance programs (EAP), and access to health coaching.

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be added at any time or without notice.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Puritan Medical Products Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement and advancement will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or military status, age, or any other federally protected class.