Who We Are

Royal is a diverse manufacturer of injection molding, urethane foam and assemblies. We serve the automotive, furniture, and consumer products industries. People who succeed at Royal are those who share the values of our company: Integrity. Stewardship. Teamwork. Hard work. Excellence.

We're committed to being the employer of choice. Our goal is to build a culture of commitment where everyone is respected and valued. Where everyone participates. Where everyone matters. We give our employees the responsibility -- and the authority -- to make decisions. We try to provide the best possible work environment. We encourage creativity. We applaud ingenuity. We reward problem solving.

What You’ll Do

Passionate about helping an organization win with their people and in the marketplace - join Royal’s HR Team as a Benefits Specialist/Manager. This role is uniquely scoped to lead our benefits and leave initiatives, for all of our facilities, including processing all FMLA, STD/LTD and workers compensation claims. In times where claims are low, you will flex support to our recruitment team, alongside any other projects and duties within our greater HR team. We are looking for someone who has a strong attention to detail, a passion to assist and engage with internal and external customers and who is eager to be a culture carrier of Royal via their customer service skills.  Based out of our Royal Center Corporate facility in Hudsonville,MI, this position reports to the Compensation, Benefits and HR Compliance Leader.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the leave administration process for FMLA, short term disability, or other leaves, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA.
• Responsible for the overall administration of Royal’s employee benefit programs including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Oversee the return-to-work process for employees returning from leave.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
• Regularly analyze benchmark data and propose changes to our benefit offerings.
• Manage annual open enrollment 
• Provide customer service to team members by answering benefit related questions and problem solving resolutions.
• Present on benefit plans to new hires during orientation and assist in new hire enrollment.
• Flex support for other needs and projects within the HR team including, but not limited to:

  • Hourly Recruiting: Application review, onsite/phone interviews, and onboarding

  • Regional support for all locations - Cullman AL, Hudsonville MI, Mission TX

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years HR Benefits experience, required

• Bachelors in Business, HR, or related field, preferred

• Strong knowledge and experience with FMLA claims, ADA, and related federal and state regulations

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to travel within the US - likely not more than 3 times per year

What You’ll Get 

• Work for an organization that “walks the talk” about caring for people.
• Quarterly bonuses based on profitability - we win together!
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Outstanding medical insurance
• Weekly pay
• On-site wellness facility available 24 hours a day