Human Resources Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Human Resource Representative at our manufacturing client in Woodstock, NY. The ideal candidate is an experienced Human Resource Professional with strong skills in Employee Payroll Processing, Recruitment and On-Boarding new employees. Position will report to Human Resource Director. Compensation is $75,000 to $90,000 annually

Job description:

The key responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Partner with the business to support all processes with the employee lifecycle while ensuring appropriate application of HR policies and procedures including fulfilling general HR Administration activities (including recruitment, leave administration, payroll, employee relations, compensation, performance, talent development, employee engagement, diversity, and training)
• Provide accurate and timely responses to management requests, be the steward of compliance with Company processes, data protection requirements, and maintain HR systems and records.
• Support Strategic HR initiatives and HR Analytics for the business unit in conjunction with the HR Director and HR Business Partner.
• Primary point of contact for general employee issues, collaboration, coaching, concerns, or information.
• Maintain HR dashboard/tracker on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Additional responsibilities as required, and commensurate with the role.

Education, Experience and Key Competencies

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or other related discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in a HR role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a desire to connect with employees and the ability to coach others.
• Knowledge and understanding of NY employment and labor laws and regulations.
• Ability to plan out, implement and monitor strategic programs to advance business objectives.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workloads effectively.
• Experience with HR systems and tools such as SuccessFactors, LinkedIn recruiter, Talent LMS are a plus.

Primary Responsibilities/what does a typical day:

Responsibility Area-HR Generalist

Strategic Planning

Supports execution of HR initiatives; provides feedback from the ground to inform strategic adjustments.

Leadership & Oversight

Provides direct HR support to employees and supervisors; escalates complex issues to HRBP or Director.

Employee Relations

Manages day-to-day employee concerns, conducts initial fact-finding, and supports disciplinary documentation.

Talent Management

Coordinates onboarding, training logistics, and supports performance review cycles.

Recruitment Oversight

Posts jobs, screens DL resumes, schedules interviews, and supports onboarding.

Compliance & Policy

Maintains employee files, tracks certifications, and ensures policy acknowledgment.

Compensation & Benefits

Answers employee questions, supports open enrollment, and processes benefit changes.

Change Management

Communicates changes to employees; answers questions and provides support during transitions.

Data & Reporting

Maintains HRIS data accuracy; runs standard reports (e.g., headcount, PTO, turnover).

Facility Support

Provides on-site HR support; handles employee questions, paperwork, and logistics.

What are the most important responsibilities and % of time spent on each?

• Payroll Support and Processing – will be 10-15% of temp position and up to 50% if the role were to convert - Mondays and a few days throughout the week where they will follow-up on transactions between them and payroll team. Bi-Weekly Payroll.
• Auditing and Compliance Information / Work
• Answering questions around benefits, compensation information
• Recruitment Support – posting positions

Experience/soft skills must have vs nice to have?

• 2+ years’ HR experience, ideally in a manufacturing setting but will adjust duties based on the person’s skill – hiring manager has very realistic expectations related to hiring a temp
• Experience w state specific laws of New York.
• Adept and experienced with onboarding.
• Experience with payroll is ideal but someone who has had exposure to it and supporting through Paycom, Oracle, Success Factors - HRIS systems in general.

Software, and technical skills required vs preferred?

• Strong MS Office Suite
• ATS and HRIS system experience required
• Decent Excel experience – comfortable w conditional formatting, creating formulas and pivot tables is ideal

Industry experience required? ideally manufacturing and aerospace but not required

Dress Code: Business Casual

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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.