Kubota Tractor is hiring: Human Resources Specialist in Grapevine

BASIC PURPOSE & SCOPE

Kubota has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1890. Yet, throughout the years, one thing has remained absolute: We create solutions that support the lives of human beings. Because of that, Kubota considers people our most valuable resource. And our Human Resources department is critical to our mission of supporting the well being, development and engagement of each and every employee.

The HR Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the HR team. This role focuses on executing tactical tasks related to employee leave of absence processes, ADA accommodation requests, and maintaining accurate employee records. The HR Specialist ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations, handles employee inquiries, and supports various HR projects and initiatives. This position plays a crucial role in facilitating smooth HR operations and enhancing employee experience within the organization.

PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES

• Administering employee leave of absence processes, including FMLA and other statutory leaves.
• Processing ADA accommodation requests, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and documentation, including onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assisting with preparation of employee relations issues documentation
• Handling employee inquiries and issues, providing timely and effective resolutions.
• Supporting HR compliance audits and reporting, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
• Assisting with payroll processing, including data entry and verification.
• Ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and EEO.
• Additional duties as assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certifications, & Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred, or
• At least 2 years of related experience required.
• Prior experience working in Human Resources. Experience in a high-volume environment is preferred.
• Understanding of federal and state employment laws.

Skills & Background:

• Proficiency in HR software and systems, such as HRIS, ATS, and payroll systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Detail-oriented and highly accurate, with strong data entry and record-keeping skills.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and EEO.
• Experience in managing employee records and documentation, including onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical office environment. Office equipment including computer, copier, phone, printer.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature & level of work performed by incumbents within the classification. This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications & working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification. This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job. Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties & responsibilities & to designate other functions as essential at any time.

Kubota is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.