Job Details

Company Description GreatNeckTools is a long-established company that has been delivering quality, value, and innovation since 1919. The organization serves the Hardware, Automotive, Sporting Goods, and General Merchandise channels through expert U.S. manufacturing and strategic global sourcing. GreatNeckTools focuses on providing reliable, competitively priced products for a wide range of customers and markets. Team members join a company with a strong legacy of craftsmanship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The culture supports collaboration and practical problem-solving to meet evolving industry needs.

Role Description

· Serves as a coach and internal source of guidance/training to employees, supervisors and managers in promoting strong relationships and fostering trust and collaboration.

· Assists management in planning and coordinating the facility's workforce to best use employees' talents and skills.

· Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

· Conducts background and reference checks, and employee eligibility verifications; conducts new hire orientation.

· Performs tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

· Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff and/or leadership.

· Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations; recommends disciplinary action ensuring fairness and consistency.

· Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

· Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

· Ensures confidentiality, timeliness, and integrity of employee records.

· Supports employee recognition programs and recognition events.

· Coordinates safety initiatives to ensure compliance (preferred).

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in HR or business administration; HR certification is a plus.
• 3 + years of hands-on HR experience is required.
• 4+ years of strategical and tactical HR support of operations.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, logistics, or warehousing with multiple shifts preferred.
• Advanced skills in:
• verbal and written communication
• interpersonal and conflict resolution
• analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment law, compliance, and benefits.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, HRIS, and related applications.