Human Resources Specialist

West Phoenix, AZ
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pay: $23.00-$28.00/hour DOE

Join a Growing Manufacturing Leader!

We are currently seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to join a large manufacturing company in West Phoenix. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering with employees, leadership teams, and operations personnel to support organizational success.

The ideal candidate will have strong HR experience within a manufacturing setting, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple administrative and employee-focused responsibilities while working closely with the HR Director and company leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily Human Resources operations for a large manufacturing facility
• Assist with employee relations matters and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation processes
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation is accurate and up to date
• Review, audit, and process employee timecards and assist with light payroll functions
• Generate reports and analyze workforce data using Microsoft Excel
• Utilize Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and other Excel functions to track HR metrics and employee data
• Partner with the HR Director on special projects, reporting, and compliance initiatives
• Provide administrative support to HR leadership and cross-functional teams
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing managers, sales teams, supervisors, and executive leadership
• Assist with recruiting activities, employee communications, and workforce planning initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and employment regulations

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Human Resources experience required
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment required
• Strong employee relations experience
• Experience with onboarding, orientation, and new hire processing
• Knowledge of timekeeping systems and payroll support functions
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUPs
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Spreadsheet management
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Experience working with multiple levels of management and leadership teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Human Resources certification is a plus
• Experience with HRIS and timekeeping systems
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

What We're Looking For

• Professional and detail-oriented individual
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Team player who can build relationships across all departments
• Comfortable working directly with employees, managers, executives, and operational teams

Interested candidates should have a solid HR foundation, advanced Excel capabilities, and previous manufacturing experience. If you're looking to join a stable and growing organization where you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!