Human Resources Assistant jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Who is GAST Manufacturing?

As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, GAST Manufacturing has a long history of being the leader in design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products. We specialize in offering cost effective solutions for a wide variety of industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and environmental cleanup applications. We are looking to add more talent to our team.

Scope of Role: The Human Resources Generalist will serve as an important contributor to the HR department success. The position will include tactical support as well as administrative duties associated to recruitment, employee onboarding, payroll processing, employee relations, safety, leave administration, and worker’s compensation leave management. As assigned, incumbent will support HR initiatives supporting employee attraction, development, and Gast’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Support the recruitment process to include job posting, interview coordination, and the onboarding (including background check and health screens) and welcoming of new employees.

· Provide employee support and customer care for payroll, Workday, benefits and general employee relations questions.

· Maintain employee data in HRIS, ensuring data integrity. Process workflows, data changes and updates with accuracy and on a timely basis.

· Maintain employee records of training, coaching and discipline in the appropriate system and programs, including attendance management.

· Working with Corporate Payroll on assigned payroll processes bi-weekly. Work with HR Manager and Finance to resolve any employee pay issues.

· Coordinate and support training events and employee celebrations, including communication, meal coordination and scheduling of events.

· Assist with the administration of worker’s compensation, disability and unemployment claims.

· Maintain, prepare, and audit reports including headcount, turnover, learning and engagement and other key metrics, as required.

· Demonstrate a high level of trust, confidentiality and discretion in dealing with sensitive employee or organizational information

· Working with the HR Team to support the annual engagement survey, data analysis and action plans.

· Maintain employee files in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements

· Other job duties as assigned.

Working conditions:

· Must be able to reliably commute to Benton Harbor, MI

Measures of Performance

§ Payroll is processed timely and accurately. Data integrity is high and processes are completed timely.

§ Positions are filled timely and new hires are on-boarded promptly.

§ Customer service tasks are to client group are done in a timely fashion

§ Communication is prompt, clear and thoughtful

§ Performs high level of discretion, empathy and compassion

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OR EQUIVALENCIES:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.

· 5 years in a Human Resources role or a combination of education and experience.

· Ability to effectively communicate, deliver on promises, and drive collaboration with employees at all levels of the organization.

· Experience with recruiting, developing, and retaining talent.

· Experience with processing payroll from time to dollars. Experience with Workday and Dimensions preferred.

· Previous experience with HR reporting, compliance reporting, etc. preferred.

· Ability to support and encourage a culture of trust, inclusion, and belonging.

· Front facing with employees, able to gain their trust and confidence.

· Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and exercises sound judgment.

· Organized, detailed, and excellent at managing self, resources, data and time.

· Ability to make sound decisions, escalate issues, and solve problems while working under pressure

· Proficient with Workday or similar HRIS system; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Team); Dimensions (Formerly Kronos)

GAST Manufacturing, a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person