HR Operations Specialist – Manufacturing/Shop Floor

Description

• Assist with performance management, corrective actions, and improvement plans.
• Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures for shop employees.
• Support organizational changes involving shop employees.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, OSHA/safety rules, internal policies, and union contract requirements.
• Serve as a Union liaison, supporting membership enrollment and communication with Union Shop Stewards.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claims from initial report through follow-up.
• Support the HR Director with HR strategy, workforce planning, and policy development.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding for all shop-floor positions.
• Conduct employee investigations, including reviewing surveillance when appropriate.
• Advise shop leadership on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance issues.

Requirements

Lincoln Electric Product Co., Inc. is seeking a hands-on HR Operations Specialist to support our manufacturing and shop-floor workforce. This fast-paced role reports to the HR Director and requires strong independent decision-making, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work directly with employees and supervisors in a dynamic shop environment.

• Strong communication, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• PHR or SPHR preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of HR experience; manufacturing or shop-floor support preferred.
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment law, compliance standards, and union labor practices.
• Experience recruiting and onboarding shop-floor roles.
• Experience writing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Service and Distribution Switchboards: Up to 8000A
• Experience with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) is a plus.
• Panelboards: Up to 2000A

Benefits

Working Conditions

• Onsite at two Union, NJ locations.
• Generator Connection Boxes
• Office setting with regular presence on the shop floor.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance