Human Resources Coordinator (6 Month Contract Position)

Position Summary
The Human Resources Coordinator will directly support the day-to-day HR activities for ARE, Accessories, LLC a RealTruck brand at the Massillon, Ohio location.
Core Functions

• Serve as a liaison for HR teams at the plant location.
• Respond to inquiries from employees pertaining a range of employment related issues.
• Direct phone and email inquiries to appropriate HR group, ensuring responsive customer service.
• Support, develop, and coordinate internal communications for Human Resources.
• Track and report monthly reports and other HR metrics for the brand and/or organization.
• Conduct orientation with new hires and support the onboarding process.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate HR events, and maintain agendas and meeting notes.
• Maintain compliance postings.
• Verify and maintain I-9 documentation.
• Assist in associate leave of absences.
• Disseminate timely communication to employees through various internal channels on a consistent basis.
• Maintain employee records and HR files.
• Process HR invoices; coordinating proper route for payment.

Qualifications & Requirements
Education and Experience

• Associates degree in related field related to human resources preferred.
• 1-2+ years of experience is preferred; may include HR internship.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Demonstrates problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and handle projects with limited supervision.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency and accuracy with Microsoft applications and data entry. Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience required.
• Knowledge of HR related employment law and regulations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization.
• Driven to achieve business results, creates and manages to timelines, achieves deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Internal communication experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to display good judgement, discretion, and confidentiality.

Travel

• Travel between ARE Plant locations may be required on a minimal basis 10% or less.

Competencies

• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Response well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Physical Requirements

• This position is subject to sedentary work; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: talking, hearing, and the use of hands, wrists, or fingers in repetitive motions.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.