What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist position at UPG?
Founded in 2014 by two successful entrepreneurs, UPG Enterprises, LLC is a high growth, privately held operator of world-class diversified industrial businesses. Our family of companies has been built from more than 15 acquisitions in the metals, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics segments. Approaching $1.5B in annual revenue, the UPG portfolio of companies operates more than 3 million square feet of manufacturing space, a fleet of 200 trucks, and over 26 production facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. We take a long-term approach to business and pride ourselves on having a lasting foundation built upon a strong culture, mutual respect, excellent teams, and an innovative entrepreneurial spirit.
The HR Specialist will be on-site assisting employees and site management with HR support providing new hire orientations, benefit administration, maintaining updated employee records and other general HR operational tasks as assigned. This position will report to the Divisional Human Resources Business Partner and will be required to be at our Twinsburg, OH site 5 days a week.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for maintaining employee records in UKG (UltiPro)
- Assist with answering frequently asked questions related to people process and policies
- Partner with Talent Acquisition team to ensure new hire paperwork is completed and processed
- Collaborate with internal teams including HR to deliver a strategy to meet hiring targets
- Ensure all timecards are complete and approved by the weekly deadline
- Receive and investigate employee inquiries for payroll and benefits issues
- Lead benefit explanations, leave of absence requests and WC reporting
- Partner with the HRBP on the disciplinary process and corrective actions
- Assist employees and site management team with daily HR support
- Assist HR team to help assess, recommend needed organizational improvements, and reinforce best practices
- Conduct and/or assist with preparation and/or filing of mandatory reports, audits, EEO-1 filings, and compliance requirements
- Maintain full confidentiality with ethical and professional standards
- Assists with HR projects and miscellaneous tasks as requested
- Assists with coordinating company events
Position Requirements
- Bachelor level degree with 2-3 years of support experience within an HR Department
- Expert technical skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as the aptitude to learn new technologies
- Basic knowledge of benefits, invoice reconciliation, and human resources related procedures preferred
- Ability to provide consultation, advice and handle sensitive matters
- Excellent facilitation, oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and deliver formal presentations or training to all levels in the organization
- Ability to interface with all levels of employees and external entities
- Must be organized, dependable, professional, and confident
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
