HR Specialist

A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, offering a comprehensive line featuring the best-known brands in North America and China, we also manufacture water purification and water softening products for residential and light commercial applications.

RecognizedbyThe Tennesseanas one of the top Nashville area Workplaces, Lochinvar (A business unit of A. O. Smith)is a leading producer of energy-efficient boilers, water heaters, pool heaters and commercial package systems. We focus solely on serving our customers and offer them a product that delivers unmatched quality, performance, and application flexibility.

TheHR Specialistassists the HR department by performing various tasks, either as a generalist or area specific. The incumbent will be responsible for communicating, administering, and enforcing policies, procedures, and documentation related to HR.

Responsibilities

• FMLA administration including certification and designationprocessing.
• Processing and maintenance of personnel records including deductions, direct deposits, and employee status changes withinSAP.
• Manage employee paperwork to verify that all documents are complete and accuratelyprocessed.
• Administer drug screenprocess.
• Address and resolve employee questions in regard tobenefits.
• Assist in the hiring process by pre-screening applications, setting up interviews, and preparing and conductingorientations.
• Benefits administration andchanges.
• Prepare exit interview packets, perform exit interviews, and separationnotices.
• Assist in preparing reports as needed using Excel and HRISsoftware.
• Print employee identifications and coordinate access withsecurity.
• Partake in facilitating and coordinating special HR projects, including events, studies, andnewsletters.
• Point of contact for building maintenance andrequests.
• Provides initial contact and service to employees and visitors for the Human Resource department and ensures that their needs or requests are addressed in a positive, professional, and timely manner.
• Enters and maintains accuracy and organization of assigned employee data, records, and files including, but not limited to; timekeeping, attendance, vacation, sick days, leaves, disciplinary actions, and other necessary employment information into HR information system.
• Posts communication memos and other company related materials on company bulletin boards, and ensure all boards are current andorganized.
• Processes paperwork for terminated employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degreepreferred; Associate's Degree required
• Minimum of 1 year HR or Administrative experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, andAccess
• Excellent Communication Skills via written andoral
• Experience handling confidential information appropriately
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to deal comfortably with all levels ofmanagement
• SAP and/or Kronos Experiencepreferred

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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