HR Specialist

Robert Half is partnering with a manufacturing company in the recruiting for an HR Specialist to support daily human resources operations and help create a positive, well-organized employee experience. This position contributes across several core HR areas, including onboarding, benefits support, leave coordination, employee relations, and data management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable working with HR systems while helping employees and managers navigate policies and procedures.

This is a permanent placement opportunity offering full health benefits, generous paid time off and holidays, 401k matching and hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate onboarding activities from pre-employment steps through orientation to ensure a smooth start for incoming employees.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process personnel updates in the HR information system, including ADP Workforce Now.
• Assist team members with benefits-related questions and support enrollment, status changes, and routine administration tasks.
• Administer leave processes by tracking requests, documentation, and timelines related to medical leave and family and medical leave programs.
• Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day employee relations matters and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Help monitor compliance with company policies, employment practices, and required HR documentation standards.
• Support workplace safety efforts by helping organize safety training activities and reinforcing established safety expectations.
• Prepare HR reports, audit data for accuracy, and assist with ongoing administrative projects that improve department efficiency.