HR Operations Specialist – Manufacturing/Shop Floor

About the Company:

At Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc., we specialize in the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom electrical equipment tailored to meet the specific applications and requirements of our customers. Our product range includes:

• Panelboards: Up to 2000A
• Service and Distribution Switchboards: Up to 8000A
• Generator Connection Boxes
• Generator Output Switchboards
• Single and Double-Ended Substations

We are a New Jersey-based manufacturing company with approximately 200 employees, dedicated to delivering high-quality, custom-engineered solutions that address the unique needs of our clients across various industries.

About the Role

Lincoln Electric Product Co., Inc. is seeking a hands-on HR Operations Specialist to support our manufacturing and shop-floor workforce. This fast-paced role reports to the HR Director. It requires strong independent decision-making, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work directly with employees and supervisors in a dynamic shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HR Director with HR strategy, workforce planning, and policy development.
• Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures for shop employees.
• Advise shop leadership on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance issues.
• Assist with performance management, corrective actions, and improvement plans.
• Conduct employee investigations, including reviewing surveillance when appropriate.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding for all shop-floor positions.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, OSHA/safety rules, internal policies, and union contract requirements.
• Serve as a Union liaison, supporting membership enrollment and communication with Union Shop Stewards.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claims from initial report through follow-up.
• Support organizational changes involving shop employees.
• Perform other ad-hoc HR duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of HR experience; manufacturing or shop-floor support preferred.
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment law, compliance standards, and union labor practices.
• Experience writing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Strong communication, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience recruiting and onboarding shop-floor roles.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• PHR or SPHR preferred.

Working Conditions

• Office setting with regular presence on the shop floor.
• On-site at two Union, NJ locations.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person