Human Resources Representative
Job Description
In this onsite role in Huntsville, AL, the Human Resources Representative partners with business leaders and employees across designated business units. The position focuses on aligning business objectives with people strategies, supporting the full employment lifecycle, and helping maintain a compliant, ethical workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote open communication across the organization by monitoring how business decisions affect employees and advising senior management.
- Apply employee relations practices and employment standards to sustain a positive, ethical work environment.
- Lead investigations into employee issues and concerns, working to identify solutions.
- Interpret, consult on, and facilitate complex or confidential employment matters.
- Train managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Provide regular HR statistics and metrics and perform talent reviews to surface capability gaps, single points of failure, and high performers.
- Collaborate with leadership on succession planning.
- Support pay equity initiatives through internal equity assessments and liaison with benefits teams and consultants on relevant questions.
- Research and develop HR policies and programs aligned with best practices.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional project teams, support change and continuous improvement, and design communication and training strategies for company programs.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state HR requirements, maintain records, and represent the organization at hearings.
- Promote HR best practices and apply SOX compliance principles to HR activities.
- Build relationships with external service providers, agencies, and academic institutions to develop talent pipelines.
- Coordinate temporary labor needs with agency partners, and manage associated invoicing and reporting requirements.
- Use internal systems to maintain, audit, and update employee information; track and report data to identify trends and opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist capacity.
- A college/university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organization in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
- Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and database systems.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of legislative requirements and employment law.
- Experience with conflict resolution, a strong customer service orientation, and leadership skills.
- Strong initiative and a personable approach to building professional relationships across the organization with integrity and teamwork.
Technology & Tools
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Suite
- HRIS
- ATS
- Database systems
How to Stand Out
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated background in HR best practices, SOX compliance, and driving innovative HR initiatives.
Work Location
Onsite: Huntsville, AL