Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist

Location: Cleveland, OH

Business Unit: Team Wendy

Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

About Avon Technologies

We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America.

With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives. It's why we come to work - and it's what motivates us, every day, to do the best work we can.

Purpose of Position

The Human Resources Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the execution of HR strategies, programs, and processes that drive organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

This position partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver value-added HR services across key functional areas, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and workforce planning.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented professional who demonstrates strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex employee and organizational matters with discretion and professionalism.

Compliance with employment laws and internal policies is essential in this role. You will monitor adherence to regulations to ensure a fair workplace. Additionally, you will help cultivate a positive workplace culture by organizing team-building activities and implementing programs that support work-life balance.

The Human Resources Generalist is key to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that empowers employees and aligns their efforts with our company’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Support full-cycle recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer facilitation
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure alignment on talent needs and workforce planning strategies
• Lead onboarding processes to ensure a seamless and engaging new hire experience

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns
• Assist in resolving employee relations matters, conducting investigations as needed, and recommending appropriate actions
• Support engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace culture

Performance Management & Development

• Facilitate performance review cycles, including goal setting, evaluations, and feedback processes
• Partner with leadership to identify development opportunities and support employee growth initiatives
• Assist in implementing training and development programs aligned with organizational goals

HR Compliance & Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data integrity
• Support audits, reporting, and documentation requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• Assist with benefits administration, including employee enrollment, changes, and issue resolution
• Support compensation benchmarking and job evaluation processes
• Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, benefits, and policies

Operational Excellence

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including HR process optimization and policy development
• Support HR projects and strategic initiatives aligned with organizational priorities
• Generate HR metrics and reports to inform data-driven decision-making
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• 2–5 years of progressive HR experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of HR principles, employment law, and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including drafting clear and concise correspondence and reports.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across teams and engage with employees at all levels.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities with a focus on confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred/Desired Skills or Experiences

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or multi-site environments is a plus
• Familiarity with workforce analytics and HR metrics

What We Offer

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development Initiatives

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $50,000 to $62,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.

EOE, Including Vet/Disability