Human Resources Specialist

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

In 1989, the majority interest of the company was purchased by an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our employees are also shareholders with dedication and commitment to the long-term success of the company.

Job Summary:

The Human Resources (HR) Specialist supports key HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, benefits administration, compliance, and employee engagement. This role serves as a point of contact for employees and managers, addressing HR inquiries, resolving issues, and promoting a positive workplace culture. The HR Specialist ensures compliance with labor laws, facilitates training and development, and contributes to performance management and retention strategies.

Job Duties:

• Administer basic benefits and manage benefits programs
• Coordinate leave administration including PTO, holidays, personal, vacation, parental, military, voting, bereavement, FMLA, STD/D LTD leave, and workman’s comp
• Generate benefits reports and conduct reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies
• Conduct monthly training sessions on all benefits for employees
• Meet with hiring managers weekly to discuss staffing needs, updates and recruitments trends
• Source, interview, and onboard candidates for various positions
• Develop comprehensive job descriptions and define physical requirements
• Conduct wage analysis, and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for recruitment
• Manage job postings, opening, and closing them promptly
• Conduct exit interviews, manage off-boarding processes, and coordinate IT and company property returns
• Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbook or directories, or performance evaluations forms
• Administer and facilitate training programs, including Management 101 and leadership development sessions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or similar field required
• Two or more years of experience in HR and recruitment required
• 20% domestic travel required

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years