Human Resources Assistant

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

The Human Resources Assistant will support the HR initiatives at the Fire Tower location. This includes absence management, employee relations, record keeping, systems management and data accuracy. This role will also support recognition and communication efforts within the plant while acting as a trusted resource for employees and management.

This role is on-site in Tonawanda, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date employee files, records and documentation.

• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.

• Promote, support and educate employees on Employee systems including but not limited to the internal Recognition Program, Careers, Workday, payroll etc.

• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.

• Updates various communication channels (TVs, bulletin boards, newsletter) to ensure employees stay informed.

• Support other functions with accurate employee record keeping i.e. safety training records.

• Maintains integrity and confidentiality of human resources files and records.

Qualifications:

• 2 or 4 year degree in Human Resources or related field.

• 1 year experience in an HR role (internships included).

• Experience in industrial manufacturing environment, preferred.

• Ability to provide administrative and human resources support to a diverse staff.

• Must have experience and exposure to modern HR practices and be curious about emerging HR trends.

• Data and goal oriented.

• Ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and challenge the status quo.

• Demonstrated competency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point

• Able to effectively communicate and build relationships at all levels within the facility.

Compensation:

• $53,372.00 - $71,163.00 DoE

If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people - ALL PEOPLE - breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran's status, or any other protected class