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About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Job Title: HR Specialist
Location: Latrobe, PA - Hybrid
Job Summary:
The Specialist, HR Service Delivery, will serve as a primary point of contact for managers (Manager Services) and employees (Employee Services), providing HR support to assigned plants, business units and/or functions under the general oversight from the Manager, HR Service Delivery. This role will be responsible for resolving day-to-day questions, managing leave of absence cases, troubleshooting HR related questions and inquiries and fostering a positive workplace environment.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for manager (Manager Services) and/or employee (Employee Services) inquiries, providing timely and professional HR intake and support.
- Manage day-to-day HR questions related to policies, benefits, employee relations, and other HR processes.
- Administer and coordinate leave of absence (LOA) cases, such as FMLA, STD, WC, personal leaves- ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Assist with reviewing and resolving manager and/or employee concerns and issues, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
- Manage onboarding, offboarding, and other employee lifecycle processes.
- Conduct new hire orientations.
- Help ensure HR practices are consistent across locations and align with organizational values.
- Maintain and update employee records in HR databases and systems in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.
- Provide general administrative support to the respective HR Shared Service delivery pillar as needed.
- Handles multiple tasks assigned by supervisor, able to prioritize as needed.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; Or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of experience in an HR support role or similar administrative position
- Knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Prior experience with managing or supporting leave of absence processes is strongly preferred
- Must be comfortable traveling between assigned work locations
- Experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented company environment
To be considered for this position, you must be legally authorized to work in the US (excluding Optional Practice Testing) and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Kennametal Inc
Kennametal delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom and standard wear-resistant solutions, enabled through our advanced materials sciences, application knowledge, and commitment to a sustainable environment.
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