Driven by a commitment to research, quality and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team!  

PDI’s Healthcare Division is dedicated to protecting healthcare workers, patients, and their families with evidence-based, market leading infection prevention products and solutions in hospitals.

PDI is the market leader, creating safer environments, saving lives, and improving clinical outcomes for our customers.

POSITION PURPOSE                                                                             

The Temporary HR Specialist will support HR functions in our Operations/Manufacturing plant, focusing on administrative and key HR support activities. The primary responsibilities include payroll, leave of absence (LOA) and workers' compensation (WC) administration, HRIS systems management, onboarding, and new hire orientation. This role will provide bilingual support to English- and Spanish-speaking employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES 

This position reports to the HR Manager and works directly with all levels of employees, supervisors, and management staff at the NY Orangeburg and West Nyack facilities.

Staffing: Assist in the union staffing process, including job postings, and interactions with temporary staffing agencies for placements. Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires and facilitate new hire orientation. HR Data Support: Assist with gathering and organizing HR data for reporting purposes, including headcount and hours reports. Provide basic data summaries and ensure accurate distribution to the Production team. Opportunity to learn data analysis and identify trends over time. Onboarding and New Hire Orientation: Coordinate and assist with onboarding and orientation sessions for new hires to ensure a smooth transition into the organization. Payroll & HRIS Support: Assist with payroll data and time keeping adjustments, ensuring timely and accurate payroll submission, and updating HRIS systems as needed. Leave of Absence and Workers' Compensation: Assist with LOA and WC cases, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies. Administrative Support: Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support to the HRBP/HR Manager, including maintaining employee files and HR documentation. Bilingual Communication: Act as a liaison between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking employees, ensuring effective communication, translation, and understanding of policies, procedures, and company information.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list or statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Compliance with federal, state, and union regulations. Accuracy and effectiveness of HR reporting and metrics. Improvement in employee engagement and satisfaction. Effective bilingual communication and support.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Strong understanding of payroll, LOA, and WC administration. Familiarity with HRIS systems Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite; highly skilled in Excel, including formulas, charts and pivot tables. Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

5-8 years of progressive HR experience preferably in a plant/ manufacturing environment.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Bilingual – Fluency in both English and Spanish Required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. HR Certification (e.g. PHR, SHRM- CP) is a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.

SALARY

$25 - $35 per hour, based on education and experience