Sr HR Associate

SUMMARY

The primary objective of this position is to provide daily operations pertaining to the hourly workforce at the manufacturing plant. Essential duties are maintaining timekeeping for hourly payroll, benefits issues, employee file maintenance and Talent Center database management.  This role acts in the HR capacity at all times and will fill in for questions and support in the absence of the Sr. HR Leader.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Payroll Coordinator duties with oversight and administration of Kronos up to and including training and certifying new department payroll admins.
• Responsible for maintenance of time clocks at the Roofing and Asphalt plants
• Respond to payroll issues from hourly paid employees
• Coordinate or assist employees with all payroll changes (tax Changes, direct deposit, garnishments, deductions…etc)
• Be sole point of contact for Payroll Shared Services and problem ticket entry and resolution
• Research for annual labor market survey

Benefits

• Maintain a high level of understanding on all benefits and respond to routine benefit questions or escalate to appropriate resource
• Facilitate open enrollment meetings and one-on-one’s
• Primary liaison with ROHN and DCM with issues with FMLA/STD.

Talent Center

• Update employee data as necessary in Employee Central
• Run routine and non-routine reports
• Calculate quarterly incentive plan payout (VIP) and Employee Performance Awards (EPA) as required.

Staffing

• Arrange Plant Tours and Interviews
• Coordinate all pre-placement activities as per policy, including drug screen & medical questionnaire
• Manage all hourly recruitment in Talent Center
• Assist with orientation and on boarding for hourly and salary employees

Employee Files

• Ensure that employee information is filed in compliance with company and governmental regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee information

Other Activities

• Assist Inclusion Committee and community service efforts
• Perform as Wellness Champion assisting NLT Pillar Leaders and updating Wellness A3 quarterly.
• Serve and be an active/engaged member of the T&D Team and serve as backup to Team Leader as needed to continue forward momentum for group
• Keep all HR communication boards updated throughout the plant, including mandated postings
• Coordinate monthly random and follow up drug screens
• Facilitate/coordinate plant events
• Employee uniform service liaison
• Assist and/or lead in creating and revising plant policies

• Take personal ownership to work safely each and everyday

• Actively engage in the plant's Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts through maintaining 5S standards and area/pillar activities as assigned.
• General housekeeping in your work area
• Follow the company waste management program - separate all recyclable material and discard waste into the appropriate containers to ensure sustainability efforts maximized
• Remain actively 100% engaged in all safety initiatives and comply with all plant safety regulations
• Comply with all plant rules and corporate policies regarding business conduct
• Regular onsite attendance
• All other duties as assigned or needed can be performed safely

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• This is a Special Skills position, which requires approximately 6 months of training to reach desired performance levels. 
• Must understand verbal and written instructions
• Must be self-motivated to work independently and in a group
• Must perform basic mathematical calculations

• Able to think under pressure, make quick decisions, and act as a decision maker.
• Able to communicate proficiently in English
• Attention to detail

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

• Utilize Microsoft Office products
• Operate a computer and navigate access to paycheck/benefits enrollment information and accomplish required online training routinely
• May be required to log into and navigate production monitoring systems such as SAP for work notifications, quality and production tracking, etc.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee must possess the following:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required
• Leadership training
• Must be able to learn the responsibilities of this position
• Associate degree or higher preferred
• 2+ years related experience in service-oriented role/high human interaction.
• Clerical or office experience
• Experience handling sensitive data

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Must be able to squat, bend at the wait and knees freely.
• Exposure to temperatures extremes
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
• Bending and twisting
• Repetitive movements
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or control

It is a requirement to be a U.S. citizen OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

About Owens Corning  

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. 

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.