Human Resources Specialist

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia.  Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service.  From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs.  This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the HR Specialist, you will be the central point of contact for branch employees and also provides direct support to the branch leadership team. The HRS is responsible for assisting with onboarding as well as leading orientation and facilitating training processes. This role assists with timely completion of hourly performance reviews and supports the branch leadership team in hourly succession planning. The HRS coordinates service and recognition awards. The HRS also supports a productive work environment by ensuring upkeep of employee common areas such as break room, training room, and communication boards. The position is also responsible for ensuring that hourly HR records are properly submitted to corporate HR to be retained in personnel files. Due to the sensitivity of information handled, the HRS must maintain strict confidentiality. The position is a direct report to the branch manager, with dotted-line reporting to the Regional EXM.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities:

• Staffing
  • Welcoming candidates and escorting them to interviews
  • Coordinating and facilitating new hire orientation
  • Validating new hire I-9 information
  • Assigning peer coaches for new employees
  • Assisting with changes in staffing needs
  • Review, submit, and approve time for Payroll
  • Assist with employee benefit administration
• Training & Development 
  • Schedule and coordinate employee training and orientation
  • Monitor training completion to ensure on time completion of required learning
  • Learning Management System Administration (as necessary)
  • New employee coach program follow up and administration
• Performance Management
  • Assist HR Manager with investigations by conducting interviews, gathering relevant documents, and evaluating evidence while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and policies
  • Participate in disciplinary processes by preparing documentation, advising leaders on policy application, and supporting fair and consistent outcomes
  • Establishing and monitoring employee performance review process
  • Partner with leadership team on the development plans of employees
• Employee Engagement
  • Coordinating distribution of service awards and tracking of recognition programs
  • Coordinating town hall meetings and action planning
  • Maintaining common area standards for break room, training room, and communication boards.
  • As associate needs arise direct employees to appropriate partners.
  • Maintain documentation of current Affirmative Action Program, Accommodation Interactive Process, and other compliance related programs.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Education/Experience:

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or related equivalent experience preferred. 
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.   

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bilingual abilities are a plus - read, write, and speak Spanish
•  Ability to lead through influence without authority
• Strong accountability and initiative
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities and history of making sound decisions
• Act Professionally
• Manage Time
• Ensure Superior Service
• Inspire and Engage Employees
• Attention to Detail
• Communicate Effectively (multiple levels within the organization)
• Drive Execution

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should be organized, show an attention for detail, and have a sense of urgency.  You should have intermediate computer skills, be safety conscious, and have the desire to lead through influence.  The ability to multitask, problem solve, and provide superior customer service are essential to this position as well.