HR/EHS Specialist

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HR/EHS SPECIALIST

WENTZVILLE, MO

As a member of both HR and EHS Teams, the HR/EHS Specialist will be responsible for assisting both teams with the role functions listed below.

The Role

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Review all incident reports to ensure they were submitted to the worker’s compensation provider within 48 hours of an employee reporting to Lear.
• If necessary, determine if a doctor’s appointment needs to be scheduled for the employee.
• Schedule appointments with appropriate work comp doctors
• Input incident report information into Lear’s Benchmark system
• Follow cases to conclusion, updating the Benchmark system after each doctor’s visit as necessary (updating days of restricted duty as well as days away from work)
• Update superintendents when employees on their shift have work restrictions, what they are, and when they end, and the employee returns to full duty.
• Close out cases in Benchmark when medical treatment ceases with the employee at MMI
• Follow-up with employees who miss doctor’s appointments or are missing therapy as to why.
• Update the light duty list as necessary and send to management and superintendents.
• Once a month inspection per the Spill plan
• Uploading monthly utility usage information into the Benchmark system
• Grade training quizzes and update training matrix (lockout plus all annual environmental training)
• Updating the daily charts on the EHS board, Whiteboard, and GEMBA boards
• Assisting with injury root cause and corrective actions
• Review safety concerns on the floor
• Attend all safety and ergonomic committee meetings.
• Oversee day to day HR functions.
• Explains company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
• Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding process.
• Manage all aspects of the FMLA process from application to administration.
• Records data for each employee, including such information as hire date, absences, counseling issues, and dates of and reasons for terminations.
• Performs administrative functions such as payroll processing, checking discrepancies with time, handling filing status changes using Kronos and HR Service Center.
• Assist with recruiting, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions.
• Completes paperwork and reports as required or requested with due diligence.
• Assists with developing and implementing cost saving ideas and strategies for Lear Hebron.
• Communicate with team on new or updated policies and procedures.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• Coordinates and conducts training for Lear employees and staff regarding compliance/ethics, Expect Respect, safety, etc.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Minimum associate degree.
• 2 – 4 years prior human resources experience.
• Ability to multi-task in dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of the operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive human resources program as needed to assist in setting and achieving departmental goals.
• Experience in the manufacturing/automotive industry.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Products.
  
  

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.