The Employee Operations Specialist will own and execute core HR operations in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring a seamless employee experience while maintaining strong compliance across all HR processes. You will work directly with the HR Director and serve as the primary point of contact for employees across onboarding, benefits, compliance, and HR operations. This is a high-impact role with significant ownership and opportunity for growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
- Benefits, Leave & Payroll Support
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Recruiting & HR Programs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent, or combination of education & experience
- 3–6 years of experience in HR operations, HR support, or related role
- Working knowledge of HR processes (benefits, onboarding, compliance)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced environment
- Exposure to HR compliance (I-9, leave administration, audits)
- Experience working with HRIS systems
- Familiarity with payroll processes
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
- Execution & Ownership
- Attention to Detail & Accuracy
- HR Compliance & Risk Analysis
- Employee Service Orientation
- Organization & Prioritization
- Systems & Process Thinking
- Judgment & Confidentiality
- Learning Agility & Growth Mindset
Our Next Energy Inc. (ONE) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Skills Required
- 3-6 years of experience in HR operations, HR support, or related role
- Working knowledge of HR processes (benefits, onboarding, compliance)
- Experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced environment
- Exposure to HR compliance (I-9, leave administration, audits)
- Experience working with HRIS systems
- Familiarity with payroll processes
What We Do
Our Next Energy (ONE) is paving the way for an electric future, innovating energy storage technologies that will rapidly expand the world’s ability to access sustainable power. We are showing the world what’s possible, rapidly clearing hurdles that stand in the way of mass clean energy adoption: extending range, increasing safety, lowering cost and, of course, using the cleanest chemistries.
