Senior Human Resources Specialist TGTX

Job Summary

The Senior Human Resources Specialist supports and enhances the organization’s human resources function with a primary focus on employee relations and acting as a back-up payroll processor. This role partners with management and team members to address workplace concerns, ensures compliance with company policies and federal/state employment regulations, and provides HR support in staffing, benefits, compliance, and payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, conducting investigations, resolving conflicts, and advising supervisors on corrective actions in alignment with company policies and applicable laws.
• Support the payroll function by serving as the back-up payroll processor, ensuring accurate and timely payroll in the absence of the primary processor.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel records, including attendance tracking and absence reporting by department.
• Assist in the development, communication, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Support staffing efforts for hourly and salaried positions, including screening, interviewing, and coordinating onboarding activities.
• Oversee new hire orientation and conduct HR-related training sessions as needed.
• Manage employee badge access and coordinate uniform orders.
• Prepare and distribute headcount and absenteeism reports for management review.
• Maintain positive communication and collaboration with managers and team members across all departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong background in employee relations.
• Experience with payroll processing preferred; UKG Pro or ADP experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations (ADA, FMLA, EEOC, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing plant environment.
• Flexible schedule required; occasional weekends as needed.

Physical Demands

None.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Toyoda Gosei is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.