HR Specialist

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

The HR Specialist at our West Union, SC facility will be supporting the human resources function by assisting with recruiting, benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance activities. This role serves as an onsite HR resource for the plant population and supports organizational objectives through accurate administration and employee support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Recruitment & Staffing:

Post job openings, screen candidates, conduct interviews, coordinate pre-employment screenings, and manage new hire onboarding.

- Benefits, Payroll & Leave Administration:

Administer employee benefits programs, support leaves of absence (including FMLA), and process weekly local payroll submissions.

- Employee Relations & Compliance:

Respond to employee inquiries, support conflict resolution, ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, and maintain accurate personnel records.

- Performance & Development Support:

Assist with performance review processes and support employee engagement initiatives and compliance training activities.

Required Skills & Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or eight (8) years of proven equivalent professional experience.

- Working knowledge of employment laws, HR systems (HRIS), and HR best practices. Strong communication, organizational, and confidentiality skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

- Workday (HRIS) experience is preferred.

Travel: 0-10%

Benefits Info:

This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and more!

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email

Accessibility@itron.com

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