Human Resource Specialist

Kelly Services - Spencer, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Spencer, WI

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Elevate your career with Kelly® Professional & Industrial as a HR Specialist, and play a key role in driving success in one of the premier agricultural business and food companies. In this position, you will collaborate closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and deliver on a comprehensive recruiting plan. Your efforts will ensure a positive candidate experience in partnership with our Talent Acquisition team, fostering a positive work environment and promoting employee engagement. You will also be responsible for addressing employee concerns and conducting investigations when necessary, managing local HR processes, and maintaining accurate employee records. Additionally, you will coordinate onboarding and orientation for new hires, ensuring that they are well-integrated into the company culture. As an HR Specialist, you will partner with leadership, HR, and Labor to ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, which is crucial in a union environment. This role requires you to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, demonstrating agility and the ability to work well with cross-functional teams. You will be committed to providing exceptional service to employees and leaders, communicating effectively in an open and timely manner. It is essential to administer HR policies fairly and consistently while handling all matters confidentially and with great tact and professionalism. Balancing competing priorities with a sense of urgency will be a key aspect of your daily responsibilities. This is a three-shift manufacturing plant (5 days per week), and the HR Specialist must be flexible to work varying hours from time to time to support the needs of the operation. Join us today and be part of a future-focused team!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and deliver on recruiting plan.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience in partnership with our Talent Acquisition team.
• Foster a positive work environment and promote employee engagement.
• Address employee concerns and conduct investigations when necessary.
• Own and manage local HR processes and maintain accurate employee records.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Partner with leadership, HR, and Labor to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and 1 year of experience in HR generalist role is preferred.
• Candidates with an Associate's degree in a related field and 3 years of experience may be considered.
• Experience working in a union environment preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to thrive and demonstrate agility in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Works well with cross-functional teams and fosters collaboration.
• Committed to providing exceptional service to employees and leaders.
• Communicates effectively in an open and timely manner.
• Administers HR policies fairly and consistently.
• Handles all matters confidentially and with great tact and professionalism.
• Balances competing priorities with a sense of urgency.

Benefits

• Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• Access to a retirement savings plan.
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year).
• Transit spending account.
• Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.