Sr. HR Specialist

 

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

 

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

 

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be the liaison between employees and the company to provide excellent HR support. Help enforce company policies and practices while adhering to all state and federal laws related to employment and labor issues.  Effectively handle and manage employee relations issues.  Assist in the execution of policy and procedural improvements. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Provides HR support services for the business in an efficient, effective and timely manner. 
• Consults with managers and supervisors regarding employee performance issues and assists with the disciplinary process by helping conduct employee termination discussions and mediating & assisting in solving employee performance and/or work issues. 
• Understands business needs and develops, communicates, enforces and supports the company’s policies, practices, procedures and philosophies. Ensures consistency with regard to application of these rules and regulations. 
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with partners, suppliers, service vendors, employees and internal and external customers. 
• Coordinates and assist with company & community events and activities.   
• Manages HR paperwork and systems including new hires, transfers, attendance tracking, pay, badging, termination, filing, postings and announcements. 
• Evaluates the effectiveness of current HR programs, recommends changes and implements best practices in personnel policies and procedures.  
• Performs duties related to the compensation, benefits, and HRIS departments. 
• Executes the recruiting process for assigned requisitions, including managing recruitment software, interviewing candidates, working with managers to fill positions, and assisting with new hire orientation, trainings & onboarding. 
• Generates, analyzes and distributes various reports at regular intervals to partner firms assisting with the administration of HR processes. 
• Reviews and audits the accuracy of insurance records, invoices and personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations. 
• Other duties as assigned

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Experience: 5 – 8 years of human resources experience  
• Knowledge of HR laws, regulations and practices 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of employees 
• Ability to analyze possible solutions to issues within laws, regulations and company rules 
• Be able to effectively multi-task and be flexible to adapt to changing business situations 

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• PHR or SHRM-CP
• Experience with HR business systems (i.e. Ultimate, SuccessFactors, SAP HCM) and MS Office applications 
• Working knowledge of worker’s compensation, ADA and unemployment regulations and reporting, ISO9000, FDA and cGMP requirements
• Prior pharmaceutical and manufacturing experience in an industrial setting  
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times

Travel Requirements:

• None

 

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• None

 

 

 

 

 

 

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex,