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EJ has an immediate opening for a Human Resources Coordinator.
Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc.
About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. We have a presence worldwide and our corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan.
The core strength of our business is our dedicated employees. Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include, safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.
EJ is a family-owned company and remains one of the most stable, progressive, well-tooled manufacturing companies in the world.
Location: Muskegon, Michigan (onsite)
SUMMARY
Assists in the administration of various human resources functions including but not limited to policies and procedures, hiring practices, benefit plans, unemployment, and general correspondence by performing the following duties. This position is located onsite at our Muskegon, Michigan facility and will travel to our Sunfield, Michigan location as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement with regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the safety expectations of the organization.
Promotes the company culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate personnel.
Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
Provides administrative support to the HR department.
Supports payroll functions including timecard reviews, answers employee questions, investigates inaccuracies, and refers more complex questions to appropriate personnel.
Processes status changes and reviews and handles routine worker’s compensation claims.
Maintains employee benefit files and other record keeping. Monitors that this is done consistently throughout the company.
Maintains employment status records such as attendance, head count, and other employee data integral to HR metrics.
Maintains and updates policies and procedures as directed.
Performs new employee orientations.
Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions.
Maintains applicant tracking system for assigned locations.
Reviews applications for entry-level positions; conducts and schedules preliminary interviews.
Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of general office systems, preferably Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. Demonstrated ability of high level written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quite to moderate.
TRAVEL
Overnight travel may be required.
