• Develop and implement strategic HR initiatives and policies. • Lead recruitment efforts to attract top talent, ensuring a smooth onboarding process. • Manage employee relations, addressing concerns and fostering a positive work environment. • Oversee benefits programs, training and development initiatives. • Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws. • Collaborate with senior management to align HR strategies with business objectives. • Assist in QuickBooks' entries on a weekly basis.

• Establish the HRBP Practice: Help design and launch the foundational HRBP framework • Strategic Partnering: Act as a primary thought partner to leadership • Organizational Design: Partner with department heads to assess team structures • Culture & Engagement: Drive initiatives that foster a culture of "Mavericks, Allies, and Visionaries" • Performance & Development: Lead talent reviews and succession planning • Data-Driven HR: Utilize people analytics to identify trends in retention and engagement • Change Management: Lead the "people side" of organizational changes • Compliance & Risk: Ensure our HR practices remain compliant with employment laws

• Own Workday configuration end-to-end across modules such as Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Talent, and Security — always with scalability, auditability, and user experience in mind. • Serve as the escalation point for complex issues, leading advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and long-term fixes that improve stability and performance (not just one-off workarounds). • Design and maintain core Workday logic — including business processes, condition rules, calculated fields, eligibility rules, and validations — to keep data clean and workflows intuitive. • Build reports, dashboards, and analytics that give People, leaders, and business partners clear visibility into headcount, programs, and trends — including advanced calculated fields and complex reporting use cases. • Support and optimize integrations (EIBs, RaaS, and third-party vendors), ensuring robust data governance, security, and monitoring as Workday becomes more deeply embedded across our tech stack. • Translate business needs into scalable Workday solutions, providing clear options, recommendations, and impact assessments for stakeholders at every level. • Lead testing and release management for Workday updates and enhancements, including test strategy, regression testing, UAT coordination, and communication of changes to end users and leaders. • Create documentation and training that sticks — from runbooks and configuration notes to how-to guides — to reduce single points of failure, upskill stakeholders, and drive adoption.

Role Description The Leave Specialist manages all leave of absence and job accommodation processes for a workforce of about 3,300 employees across multiple shifts. This includes administering FMLA, ADA accommodations, state‑specific leaves, military leave, bereavement, parental/bonding leave, intermittent leave, and employer-sponsored programs (STD/LTD). The role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely communication by working closely with employees, managers, HR Site Leaders, Payroll, Safety, vendors, and other HR partners. Responsibilities - Act as the primary contact for all leave requests. - Partner with UNUM to process and update leave cases; participate in bi‑weekly vendor calls. - Create and maintain leave cases in the UKG Leave module. - Communicate procedures, timelines, and pay/benefit impacts clearly to employees and leaders. - Manage all phases of FMLA (continuous and intermittent). - Coordinate STD/LTD claims with carriers and align outcomes with leave status and payroll. - Manage HSA/FSA payment processes during unpaid leave or upon return. - Administer state leave programs, military/USERRA, bereavement, jury duty, personal leaves, and company‑specific leave programs. - Ensure accurate UKG time and attendance coding (LOA, intermittent hours) and reconcile with payroll for paid/unpaid status, arrears, offsets, and PTO. - Coordinate loan payments/repayments with Principal. - Oversee transitions from STD to LTD to COBRA/Direct Bill. - Participate in the ADA interactive process with HR Site Leaders and Safety, including essential job function review, restrictions, accommodations, and follow‑up. - Support return‑to‑work planning, work restrictions, and transitional duty. - Collaborate with Benefits, Payroll, Safety, Workers’ Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and HR Site Leaders to ensure aligned processes. - Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws; recommend updates as needed. - Work with Legal/HR Compliance on escalated or complex cases. - Support audits by maintaining accurate, complete case documentation. - Identify trends (e.g., high intermittent leave in specific areas) and propose improvements. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field and 2–3 years of leave/accommodation experience OR 3+ years of relevant experience (manufacturing or large hourly workforce preferred). - Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, USERRA, state leave laws, and STD/LTD programs. - Experience with intermittent leave, return‑to‑work processes, and accommodations in multi‑shift settings. - Experience acting as the primary point of contact for employees on leave-related matters. - Proficiency with UKG timekeeping systems and case management tools; strong Excel skills. - Excellent attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and ability to manage high volumes. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to resolve issues, use sound judgment, and escalate appropriately. - Ability to manage high case volumes. - Minimal travel (10-15%). Preferred - Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or other high‑volume hourly environments. - Experience with union environments and leave‑related provisions. Benefits - Competitive salary with bonus eligibility. - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, and other company‑sponsored programs. Company Description Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America. With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.