Human Resource Specialist

Arrowhead Winch engineers and manufactures industrial winch, hoist and drive systems under the BRADEN, CARCO and Gearmatic brand names in Broken Arrow and Okmulgee, Oklahoma. We are seeking a talented Human Resource Specialist to join our Okmulgee team. Benefits include 401K with matching up to 5%, plus profit sharing plan; medical, dental and vision plans; flexible spending and health savings accounts; paid short- and long-term disability program; paid life insurance; and paid holidays, sick and vacation time. Our work environments are clean, climate controlled and safe.   Arrowhead Winch does require applicants to complete a background check, drug test, and pre-employment physical as a condition of employment. Our goal is for all employees to work safely without injury while maintaining the highest safety standards in compliance with company policies. 

This position is 100% on-site in Okmulgee, Oklahoma hybrid or remote options are not allowed.   

Human Resource Specialist Position Overview:

Coordinates and performs wide variety of Human Resources activities, requiring moderate degree of independent judgment and working under minimal supervision.

Human Resource Specialist Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

•  Serve as the on-site HR contact for employees, supervisors, and managers; advise on policies, procedures, and documentation.

• Assist in conducting workplace investigations into misconduct, attendance, policy violations, and harassment complaints; document findings and support corrective action.
• Support supervisors on progressive discipline, performance management, conflict resolution, and accountability.
• Coordinate FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and short-term disability through the interactive process.
• Act as liaison between employees and benefit providers; resolve enrollment and claims questions.
• Perform a variety of human resource functions including but not limited to recruiting, employment, placement, new hire orientation including benefits orientation, and career development.
• Partner with managers on performance improvement processes including training and guidance on performance management tools.
• Generate and distribute shop personnel reviews to supervisors for employees’ annual merit review.
• Administer hourly merit increases in accordance with salary administration protocols. 
• Generate and submit status transactions forms for merit increase, promotions, lateral moves, and shift changes.
• Maintain employee suggestion program.
• Audit and review weekly shop attendance data and generate counseling for supervisors.
• Maintain HR desk procedures and recommend policy and process improvements.
• Work with managers and supervisors to provide uniform interpretation and application of policies, practices and procedures.
• Schedule and assist in the delivery of training on code of conduct, positive employee relations, drug and alcohol policy, leave, safety, and other HR related training topics.
• Maintain training records in the learning management system (Percipio).
• Administer, coordinate, participate, and/or assist with projects, some strategic in nature involving continuous improvement tools where applicable.
• Assist in preparing and distributing recurring HR reports and metrics, including headcount, turnover, and absenteeism.
• Assist in the reviewing of job descriptions and help evaluate FLSA exempt/non-exempt classification as needed.
• Maintain employee records and personnel transactions in ADP; audit non-exempt wage scale entries.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in manufacturing or another hourly, multi-shift environment.
• Organized self-starter with initiative, creativity and ability to influence.
• Exceptional communication skills (interpersonal, written and presentation) and strong customer service orientation.
• Working knowledge of HR laws, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, FLSA, Title VII, and EEO requirements.
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or similar program preferred 
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred
• Experience with ADP, SAP or other similar HRIS
• Preferred experience handling employee relations matters, including documentation and investigations.
• Basic AI usage 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must remain in a stationary position (sit/stand) for extended periods. 
• Must operate a computer for extended periods. 
• Must have adequate vision for computer work and reviewing documents. 
• Must be physically capable of occasional bending, squatting, or stooping, extensive walking around a busy manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly for effective communication. 
• Must wear required PPE when in applicable areas.

Arrowhead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, military and/or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. If accommodation required, contact HR at 918-259-3259.