Sonnax Career Opportunities
Enjoy a rewarding career and relaxing quality of life in beautiful Southern Vermont.
Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont and recipient of the Governor's Worksite Wellness Award, Sonnax is a leading supplier to the automotive aftermarket. We design, manufacture, test and distribute a wide variety of innovative, high quality products used to remanufacture torque converters, rebuild automatic transmissions, upgrade driveshafts and protect the driveline from over-torque damage.
Sonnax is one of the fastest growing companies in the state of Vermont. Our name has become synonymous with exceptional service, cutting-edge designs, technical knowledge and customer dedication. Join an exciting front-line team focused on developing and delivering the best products in the industry, a team whose imagination, hard work and results are rewarded.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Provide a variety of technical, administrative, and confidential duties to support the human resources department in the areas of benefits, recruiting, onboarding, personnel and training records.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Benefits administration including enrolling new hires, terminating employees and assisting employees with changes and claims.
- Advertise/post job openings and screen applications and resumes.
- Conduct pre-screening interviews and reference checks.
- Coordinate with candidates and hiring managers for interviews.
- Conduct the on-boarding of new employees.
- Maintain personnel files.
- Keep abreast of employment laws and practices.
- Prepare reports for the HR monthly status update.
- Coordinate training schedules, file all training records and manage database.
- Interpret, assist and respond to queries from employees and managers regarding company policies.
- Type memos, general correspondence, job postings and confidential documents.
- Daily interaction with employees, supervisors and business associates.
- Assist with additional HR responsibilities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- Associates degree with 2+ years of previous job related experience, or knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resources is preferred.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point) and experience with ADP HRIS system preferred.
- Demonstrated skills in record keeping experience required.
- Knowledge of benefits administration and employment laws and practices is expected.
- Must be polished, driven and dedicated with excellent attention to detail and high sense of confidentiality.
- Must possess strong customer service skills with the ability to identify and solve problems.
- Ability to think quickly and respond professionally under pressure.
- Positive attitude, enthusiasm and initiative required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new systems, processes and tools.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines in a calm manner.
- Ability to work independently.
- Work efficiently and effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to wear (without restrictions) required personal protective equipment including safety eyewear and footwear.