Human Resource Associate - HNI Workplace Furnishings : Job Details

Description Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings 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 Systems Representative to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings Operations 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 paycodes, 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: Associate's degree in business, human resources or related field
• Preferred: 2 - 3 years of experience with Human Resources, data, or program management

What You're 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.

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, and #6 in 2022 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. How we act today protects how we live tomorrow. Check out our CSR Report here: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI - they are operational imperatives. We value each other's differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers. Take a look at our DEI goals here: We offer Benefits on Day 1, including a new voluntary benefit, Daily Pay! To learn about all the benefits HNI has to offer visit www.HNIbenefits.com. We also invite you to visit us at www.HNICorp.com to learn more! Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-###-#### or via email at [email protected]. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law (except where an attribute is a bona fide occupational qualification).