POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for establishing, implementing, overseeing human resource practices and functions related to staffing, employee benefits, employee relations, employee performance and marketing. Provides support to management and employees as needed.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follow all company Policies and Procedures, Quality and Environmental Management Systems (QMS & EMS), Kawasaki Production System (KPS); federal, state and local laws and regulations and any other legal and compliance regulations that may apply such as OSHA and HIPAA.
- Create, implement and oversee human resources policies, procedures, and interpret, administer and communicate National and State laws, standards, or regulations.
- May perform benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
- May perform all necessary duties relevant to recruiting, sourcing and acquisition of talent to fill vacant or newly created positions, including screening, interviewing, selecting and hiring new employees.
- May investigate and address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
- May coordinate new hire communication, enrollment for benefits and assist with annual Open Enrollment implementation; including conducting benefit orientations and open enrollment meetings.
- Provide the technical support and work with end users to provide system support.
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Confer with management to develop, implement and maintain personnel policies, procedures and employee handbook.
- Analyze metrics related to human resources functions to develop and implement new or improved processes, procedures or programs.
- Create, update and maintain information and material to various communications media including the HR or KMM website, social media and outside marketing sources.
- May work as a liaison between the staffing agencies and the Company.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources field or related field of study or two year’s experience in a related field. Experience in HRIS Systems preferred.
Computer Skills
Display appropriate proficiency with computers and computer applications, including: spreadsheets (e.g. Excel), word processing (e.g. Word), presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint), databases (e. g. Access, contact management software), internet/intranet (e.g. browsers, search engines), special applications (e.g. general ledger for accounting/finance; HRIS for human resources, etc.), e-mail; can diagnose and correct minor issues with hardware and software or create instructional materials as needed.
Other Requirements
Will be required to wear company apparel.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or two years of experience in a related field
- Proficiency with computers and business applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, databases, internet/intranet tools, email, and HRIS software
- Ability to diagnose and correct minor hardware and software issues or create instructional materials
- Experience with HRIS systems
- Ability to wear company apparel
What We Do
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. operates the KMM Maryville facility in Missouri, Kawasaki’s primary general-purpose engine production site. It manufactures premium-quality small industrial gasoline engines, ranging from 13 to 37 horsepower, for lawn and garden equipment makers. The operation uses assembly, die-casting, piece-parts production, and 3D modeling technologies, and emphasizes reliability, product improvement, environmental protection, and workforce development.
