Ariston USA Hiring for HR Specialist – Manufacturing Job at East Freetown, MA Full Time

Ariston USA is part of Ariston Group, a global leader in renewable and high-efficiency solutions for water and space heating, components and burners, and it demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of products such as heat pumps, water heater heat pump, hybrid solutions and solar thermal systems. Ariston Group has 7,400 employees, representative offices in 42 countries, 23 production sites and 25 research and development centers in 4 continents. In 2020, the Group reported a turnover of 1.7 billion euros and sales of 7.5 million products in about 150 countries around the world.

In the United States, Ariston is a leading manufacturer of premium, high efficiency, and high-quality heating and water heating solutions for residential and commercial applications in North America. Operating with brands including HTP, NTI Boilers, Ariston and American Standard Water Heaters, Ariston USA is headquartered in Southeastern MA, with local manufacturing as well as Sales and Distribution locations throughout the US.

The HR Specialist in our Manufacturing Plant, will focus on these main activities:

• Manage the recruiting process for all blue-collar manufacturing and warehouse positions, both permanent and temporary staffing.
• Support the day-to-day HR related activities, including data analysis, internal communications, compensation & benefits, absenteeism management, disciplinary procedures, performance management and the like, in coordination with HR Director, HRBP and Plant Leadership team.
• Manage weekly Payroll & Time/Attendance functions for manufacturing employees, and process weekly hourly payroll.
• Be the point of reference for plant HR KPI with a special focus on labor cost and efficiency.
• Represent the plant on People Development topics (e.g. Training / Skill assessment / Suggestion system etc.).
• Be present on the manufacturing floor daily, to have an in-depth of understanding of issues, employee needs, business needs and have an eye for improvement opportunities.
• Report solid line to the HR Director, and dotted line to the Operations Director, while successfully navigating a matrix organization
• Other duties as needed.

The ideal candidate has a background in Human Resources, 5+ years working in an HR function directly in a manufacturing plant, and a Bachelor’s Degree. They will also have:

• Must be skilled in processing of payroll, time & attendance, and US labor regulations regarding pay practices.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve day-to-day issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Good listening and communication skills, with both factory workers and Plant Leadership team.
• Experience with ADP, or similar payroll reporting software, and SAP HR/SuccessFactors, a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidential information, while solving problems.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Fluent in English & Portuguese, is a plus.

The successful candidate MUST be comfortable working daily in a manufacturing facility.

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people, by offering a work environment accessible, welcoming and inclusive in compliance with legal obligations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location