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: Elmira, Michigan SUMMARY: Administers policies relating to all phases of human resources activity by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Promotes safety awareness, injury and illness prevention, and employee involvement to ensure a safe work environment. This would include promoting the People-Based Safety programs. * Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions. * Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions. * Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals. * Generates and maintains records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, attendance, disciplinary notices and terminations. * Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. * Administers payroll to ensure compliance with company policies. * Administers benefits programs such as vacation pay, bereavement leave, sick leave, leave of absence, work clothes and employee assistance program. * Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations. * Posts memos on job vacancies. 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. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS SPHR or PHR certification a plus. If there is no certification, the candidate selected would be expected to complete the SHRM-CP program. 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 frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
