Walgreens Boots Alliance - Windsor, CT
posted 4 months ago
The HR Specialist supports the HR Manager and HR Generalists within a Distribution Center (DC). This role is crucial in providing customer service to DC Team Members in various areas including payroll, time and attendance, benefits, safety, worker's compensation, leaves, company policies, local DC policies, and training. The HR Specialist is responsible for HR coordination and administration activities, which encompass data entry, maintenance of personnel and medical files, and managing the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) log. In this position, the HR Specialist delivers a high level of customer-facing service to Team Members and leaders, handling difficult conversations and effectively communicating information to internal stakeholders. They ensure that all Team Members are accurately entered and processed in the Kronos time-keeping system and are responsible for payroll duties, ensuring that increases are processed timely and accurately. The HR Specialist maintains the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) with all Team Member personnel transactions and applies attendance policies by entering data and communicating as needed. Additionally, the HR Specialist assists the HR Generalist with various events such as new Team Member orientation, benefits reviews, and Open Enrollment, while also interacting with vendors and suppliers to meet internal customer needs. They support communication efforts by updating bulletin boards and posting relevant information for Team Members in the DC. Serving as a liaison to Headquarters on HR-related matters, the HR Specialist collaborates with Centers of Expertise as needed. They also assist with Talent Acquisition support functions, including coordinating outreach efforts, scheduling interviews, and checking references. Furthermore, the HR Specialist is responsible for processing worker's compensation claims for DC employees, including submission of initial claims and data entry into the worker's compensation system. They track Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time taken and communicate necessary information and updates to Team Members.