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Plant HR Specialist (Manufacturing)The HR Specialist is responsible for optimizing HR operations, and managing employee relations matters to support a high-performing manufacturing workforce. This role serves as the operational backbone of the HR function by improving processes, maintaining compliance, providing actionable workforce analytics, and helping the HR team conduct thorough investigations into employee concerns. The HR Specialist role thrives in a fast-paced production environment and balances day-to-day HR support with proactive initiatives that improve retention, accountability, safety culture, and employee experience.Responsibilities include:Promote positive associate relations by resolving associate concerns proactively and providing excellent customer service.Partner with EHS and Operations teams to champion a strong safety culture.Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and psychological safety.Support HR Generalists with investigating employee concerns, policy violations, complaints, and workplace conflicts in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.Partner with the Leaves & Accommodations team to support FMLA, ADA, and other leave-of-absence cases.Serve as the main Timekeeper for Fiberon, partnering closely with the Payroll team to execute a smooth payroll process each week.Support onboarding, employee record management, status changes, and offboarding activities.Prepare and analyze reports on turnover, absenteeism, staffing, engagement, training, and workforce demographics to help leaders make informed decisions.Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve service levels for associates and supervisors across the organization.Develop and maintain simple SOPs, checklists, and process documentation that make HR easier to work with for the plant.Use Workday and UKG to process HR transactions accurately and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, keeping employee, time, and payroll records accurate.Conduct periodic audits to ensure employee records and organizational data remain accurate and compliant.Assist in organizing company functions and community relations activities.Qualifications include:1-3 years of Human Resources experienceStrong administrative, reporting, and data management skillsDemonstrated experience handling sensitive and confidential informationExcellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and conflict-resolution skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, UKG Workforce ManagementExperience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or other operational environmentsPreferred qualifications include:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fieldPHR, SHRM-CP, or related HR certificationExperience preparing and analyze reports related to HR metricsExperience championing a positive safety culture in a manufacturing environmentExperience with continuous improvement initiativesAdditional information:Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $40,000 USD - $60,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.Equal Employment OpportunityFortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.Reasonable AccommodationsFortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job PostingsTo protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.
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new london, NC, 28127, US
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