HR Support Specialist

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!

What We Need:

We are looking for a HR Support Specialist to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings Operations centralized administrative HR team. Responsible for acting as subject matter expert in three key cross-functional areas: Leave of Absence, ADP member records, and Kronos Timekeeping. The primary objective is to support through system expertise the complete full life cycle of member events.

What You Will Do:

• Manage HR Systems, including Kronos, ADP and Achievers
• Review and process data entry requests from onsite HR teams
• Ensure member data integrity by handling initial entry and conducting routine audits
• Oversee the entire life cycle of leave of absence, from member request to return to work
• Enter and audit daily timekeeping entries and pay codes, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures
• Program and administer timekeeping-related programs, such as short-term disability, holiday scheduling, PTO, and Workers Compensation
• Troubleshoot application errors and conduct root cause analysis to identify process and system fixes with appropriate urgency
• Propose system design changes and upgrades based on user needs and efficiency, which may involve research and testing

What You Have:

• Preferred: Associates degree in business, human resources or related field
• Preferred: 2 - 3 years of experience with Human Resources, data, or program management

What Youre Good At:

• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other relevant functions
• Experience with system troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Capacity to handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion and professionalism
• Proven ability to prioritize work effectively, with excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement
• Effective communication skills are essential to advocate for members, train managers, communicate expectations, influence projects, and provide empathetic and timely responses to members with sensitive medical diagnosis
• Demonstrated strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, delivering results on time