Job Description

The HR Specialist provides comprehensive support to WireCo’s Sedalia Production and Distribution Center teams, including frontline employees and site leadership. This role partners with the HR Business Partner – North America and the Regional HR team to implement WireCo’s engagement strategy, ensure compliance with HR policies and regulations, and deliver high-quality HR services that promote employee retention, engagement, and operational excellence.

The HR Specialist must exhibit and proactively motivate others in the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

** Duties & Responsibilities**

Engagement & Onboarding Support

• Coordinate all new hire and onboarding activities, including welcome packages, company merchandise, and the “buddy” pairing program.
• Organize onsite and offsite learning programs and engagement events aligned with WireCo’s engagement strategy.
• Support local employee recognition programs, documenting engagement activities for internal communications.
• Contribute content to the company intranet and other internal communication channels.
• Proactively manage weekly communication regarding engagement initiatives and events.
• Assist with annual engagement surveys, including distribution, reminders, and follow-up activities.
• Maintain a positive onboarding and offboarding experience for employees.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information; review payroll and coordinate adjustments with the corporate payroll team.
• Interpret and administer organizational HR policies and programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including EEO, FMLA, and FLSA.
• Support managers in applying HR programs and initiatives within departmental operations.
• Respond to employee and candidate questions regarding HR policies, programs, and offerings.
• Complete timely personnel transactions and maintain accurate employee files and records.
• Address moderately complex HR issues and escalate more complex matters to HRBP – North America.

Coaching & Development

• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to employees and managers as needed.
• Serve as a trusted HR partner for frontline and leadership teams, supporting retention and employee engagement initiatives.

Analytical & Ad-Hoc Support

• Support ad-hoc HR projects and analytics to inform strategy and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report on engagement activities and HR metrics as required.

** Supervisory Responsibility**

• None

Qualifications

** Required Qualifications**

• Bachelor’s degree or 2–4 years of relevant HR experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Acts with integrity, builds trust, and maintains confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills; confident presenting to management and groups.
• Skilled at relationship-building with employees, candidates, and external organizations.
• Action-oriented and capable of independent decision-making under uncertainty.
• Intellectual curiosity; asks insightful questions and seeks accurate information.
• Passionate about employee engagement, retention, and development.
• Good judgment of character and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, positive, and adaptable in dynamic environments.

** Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience supporting both frontline and leadership teams in manufacturing or distribution operations.
• Proven ability to coordinate and deliver onboarding, engagement, and learning programs.
• Experience with HRIS, data management, reporting, and administrative HR functions.
• Familiarity with HR compliance, payroll, and benefits administration.

Additional Information

** Materials and Equipment Directly Used**

• Standard office equipment, including computer, mouse, keyboard, telephone, multifunction copier
• Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes

** Additional Information**

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment. A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability