HR & Employee Experience Specialist (4765)

The Marek Group is seeking an organized, approachable, and proactive HR & Employee Experience Specialist to serve as the primary onsite HR resource at our headquarters facility. This position supports daily HR administration, employee onboarding, and engagement activities while helping create a positive and welcoming employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Support: Serve as the first point of contact for routine HR questions, employee requests, and assistance with company policies and HR systems.
• HR Administration: Maintain employee records, coordinate personnel documentation, assist with employment changes, and support HR compliance activities.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinate new hire orientation, onboarding paperwork, and employee exit processes in partnership with the HR team.
• Employee Engagement: Plan and coordinate onsite employee appreciation events, recognition activities, celebrations, and other initiatives in partnership with the Learning & Engagement Manager.
• HR Coordination: Assist with timekeeping questions, employee communications, benefits inquiries, and training logistics, working closely with the HR Generalist and other HR team members.
• Employee Relations Support: Assist with documentation, attendance tracking, and routine employee matters, escalating sensitive or complex situations to HR leadership.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Paycom or similar HR systems preferred.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing and a union environment is a plus.

What We're Looking For

Someone who enjoys working with people, takes initiative, follows through on details, and can balance administrative responsibilities with creating a great employee experience. The ideal candidate is approachable, dependable, and comfortable being the go-to onsite HR resource while collaborating with a broader HR team.

This description outlines the primary responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.