HR Specialist

We are seeking an HR Specialist to join our team in Lake City, PA. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys being hands-on with both employees and leadership. You will play a key role in supporting employee relations, ensuring compliance, and driving HR initiatives across the facility.

What You’ll Do

• Support and manage employee relations matters including attendance, discipline, and workplace concerns
• Conduct and assist with workplace investigations, including documentation and reporting
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC, etc.)
• Partner with supervisors on performance management, corrective actions, and documentation
• Serve as a primary HR contact for employees and frontline leadership
• Support onboarding, orientation, and employee lifecycle processes
• Assist with payroll coordination, timekeeping issues, and HRIS data entry
• Maintain accurate personnel files and HR documentation
• Help implement HR policies and support training initiatives
• Collaborate with plant leadership while escalating complex HR matters as needed

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2 or more years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment, Internships can count.
• Experience handling employee relations and investigations
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices

Preferred:

• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (Paycor or similar)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong judgment and decision-making
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment