Human Resources Coordinator

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Human Resources Coordinator. This role is based at our Chesterfield, Michigan location and reports to the Human Resources Business Partner.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

The HR Coordinator will closely with Corporate Human Resources to provide timely and professional Human Resources support to their assigned location, ensuring that all applicable legislation is adhered to. Assists with administration and maintenance of Human Resources programs, policies, and procedures, in accordance with IPEX objectives. 

Principal Responsibilities

• Collecting, verifying, entering, and processing weekly time and payroll.

• Tracking attendance and managing on-site attendance program; notifying correct manager when corrective action levels have been reached and conducting follow-up to ensure completion.

• Responsible for answering all first level HR related inquiries from Managers and hourly employees.

• Acts as liaison between Corporate HR, payroll, and the employees regarding Benefits, Payroll, HR, Time and Attendance, etc.

• Works with HRG to update and maintains location specific reference manuals, standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions that fall under the scope of Human Resources.

• Responsible for monthly HR reporting for assigned location (turnover, absenteeism, manpower, STD hours, and recruitment).

• Supports recruitment efforts in coordination with Talent Acquisition and the hiring manager for all hourly personnel and skilled trades.

• Develops effective onboarding procedures and conducts new employee orientation.

• Provides relevant HR training to hourly employees (Respect in the Workplace, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, etc.)

• Assists with supporting and facilitating performance management plans.

• Monitors 30-60-90-day evaluations and notifies supervisors when they are due.

• Partners with HRG to administer claims management and Return to Work for occupational injuries or illnesses, in coordination with Employee Relations and HSE if applicable.

• Meet with hourly employees as needed, to resolve benefits, payroll, or policy related issues.

• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as directed by manager.

• Coordinates and carries out various Employee Engagement activities and surveys.

• Conducts Stay Interviews and other various surveys to assist management in gathering feedback from the employees.

• Employee is expected to be available and accessible to all employees, requiring employee to spend time regularly on the production floor and in the warehouse areas.

• Coordinate lunches and other employee recognition and reward programs.

• Assist with Accounts Receivables for designated location.

• Assist with answering the phones and routing incoming calls.

• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by direct manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2 Years of direct HR Experience, preferably with generalist focus; or

• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by IPEX Management.

• HR Certification preferred

• Ability to analyze problems and develop creative solutions to complex human resource issues

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations

• SAP Experience preferred

• Dayforce Experience preferred