Human Resources Specialist

HR Specialist

GMM Pfaudler US Inc is a leading supplier of highly engineered glass-lined critical equipment and process systems for global energy, chemical and industrial markets.

Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability coverage. We also offer a 401(k) Plan with employer match and safe harbor contribution, as well as Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Summary/Objective

General HR duties to include recruiting, benefit & leave administration and safety while providing excellent customer service and follow-up to all employees. Coordinate the administration of benefits in partnership with the broker, external benefit vendors, and the HR Manager. Administer and coordinate leave of absences including FMLA, NY PFL, DBL and Workers’ Compensation. Maintain highest standard of integrity, confidentiality and ethics while handling employee matters.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Administer leaves of absence including FMLA, NY PFL, DBL and workers’ compensation claims, paperwork, tracking and usage as required by policy and legal requirements.
• Assist HR Manager with recruiting responsibilities for various positions.
• Administration of employee benefits and open enrollment.
• Review and reconcile monthly benefit invoices for accuracy.
• Resolve employee and/or retiree issues with insurance providers and other benefit administrators.
• Field and respond to day-to-day questions from employees on policies, benefits, ADP, etc
• Prepare and maintain logs and reporting for OSHA, Worker’s Comp, etc.
• Act as payroll backup for ADP payroll system.
• Maintain updated employee handbooks and related HR documents.
• Prepares for and participates in union contract negotiations.
• Coordinate Employee Safety, Training and Wellness programs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualification Requirements:

• Associate’s degree with 2 years of HR experience preferred.
• Previous experience with ADP payroll processing and HRIS experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with unions a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional attention to detail and customer service skills.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Certifications/Requirements: A.A.S degree, 2 years of HR experience, ADP payroll processing and HRIS experience, Union manufacturing environment preferred. Microsoft Office.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed for this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

GMM Pfaudler US Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.