(USA) Specialist, People-Manufacturing (Mon -Fri, 0730am to 1600, First Shift)

• Schedules and coordinates meetings, conferences, and appointments.
• Manages and coordinates office schedules and calendars.
• Handles incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Develops and executes Human Resources (HR) strategies that support the organization's goals and objectives.
• Conducts a thorough analysis of current HR policies, processes, and programs to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• Provides expertise and guidance on HR policies, procedures, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Processes a variety of reports and accounts (for example, associate reimbursement vouchers, purchase orders, accounts payable, corporate card payments, and supply orders).
• Sends leave of absence (LOA) notifications and follows up with Sedgwick on LOA claim status.
• Processes all new-hire paperwork (for example, I-9s), files new-hire paperwork, and answers new associate questions.
• Conducts research and analysis to stay current on industry trends and best practices in HR strategy.
• Organizes a positive recruiting experience for new associates, including posting requisitions, prescreening candidates, scheduling interviews, and processing job offers.
• Prepares onboarding schedules, paperwork, and emails for new hires.
• Conducts new-hire orientations as needed.
• Processes payroll reports; enters yellow slips and punch changes into the system; manages attendance reporting; and processes missing pay requests and other matters related to associate payroll.
• Calculates and processes employee wages based on hours worked, salaries, commissions, or other agreed-upon payment terms.
• Generates reports related to payroll expenses, tax liabilities, and employee earnings for internal recordkeeping and compliance purposes.
• Assists with the preparation and filing of payroll tax forms (for example, Form 941 and Form 940) to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Integrates with time and attendance systems to automate the calculation of employee hours worked and streamline payroll processing.
• Manages associate engagement activities by updating slides for associate birthdays and anniversaries.
• Plans engagement events.
• Places orders for engagement items and food.
• Tracks engagement budgets.
• Processes Associate of the Month and recognition awards and payments.
• Prepares engagement meetings and listening sessions.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, using the Open Door Policy, and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
• Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.

Respect the Individual

• Embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging; creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform; and helps attract the best talent.
• Works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; and communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
• Strengthens the team by helping develop and mentor others and recognizing others' contributions and accomplishments.

Act with Integrity

• Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
• Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.

Serve our Customers and Members

• Delivers results while putting the customer first.
• Makes decisions based on reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how one's work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.

Strive for Excellence

• Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; and demonstrates courage and resilience.
• Drives continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies and skills; and supports others through change.