Laurel Plant - HR Coordinator

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is located at the Laurel Plant in Gainesville, Florida. This position reports to the Human Resource Manager. The Human Resource Coordinator is responsible for all administrative activities related to the operation of the Human Resource area. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, full-cycle recruitment, performance management, employee relations, training and development, policy communication, record-keeping and analysis, and onboarding.

The Human Resource Coordinator will also work on HR projects for the Chemical Division, with work hours generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the implementation and interpretation of company policies and procedures.
• Partner with managers in the performance correction of employees and the handling of employee relations issues.
• Maintain personnel records, files, and reports.
• Participate in necessary safety and/or performance investigations.
• Benefit Administration:
  • Assist associates during Open Enrollment processing and provide support as needed.
  • Answer employee questions and support the resolution of employee issues.
• Hiring Process:
  • Assist with new hire packages/information.
  • Assist with the coordination of new hire orientation.
  • I-9 processing.
  • Assist with obtaining agency temps.
• Exit processing – coordinate processing, last day worked, company property return, prepare paperwork, etc.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly production and non-exempt positions, including but not limited to advertising roles, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, coordinating pre-employment screening, and preparing offer letters.
• Coordinate the planning of various associate functions, meetings, and luncheons.
• Create and maintain plant SPIs as related to human resources.
• Process status changes for production associates, promotion, transfer, leave of absence, and separation.
• Post information on digital bulletin boards.
• Distribute service awards.
• FMLA process (coordinate communications with employee, nurse, and line management):
  • Interface with associates requesting leave and obtain completed paperwork as necessary.
  • Review leave actions entered by employees in WorkForce and enter return actions.
  • Monitor expiration of FMLA cases.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Human Resource Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS – REQUIRED:

• Ability to speak, write, and read the English language.
• 4-year bachelor’s degree in human resources management, or a related field, or 4 years of relevant experience.

QUALIFICATIONS – PREFERRED:

• SHRM Certification.

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Ability to read and prepare a variety of documents and reports, including requisitions, Leave of Absence (General and FMLA), Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, & COBRA), and other office correspondence.
• Ability to communicate and interact with other associates, vendors, and the public, while exhibiting poise, voice control, and confidence.
• Proficient in PC hardware components, desktop operating system software, application software, Human Resource SAP, and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work alone on a broad variety of projects.

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.