Public Relations Specialist jobs in Sumter, SC

Company Description

The Company

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Continental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Sumter location is seeking a  HR Coordinator to join our HR team. 

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

THE POSITION

• This position must be willing to work on shift, Monday – Friday, 6-2:30 pm or 12-8:30 pm
• Ensure consistent application of Human Relations policies and procedures in relations to new hire processing, employee personnel records, payroll information, and benefits support
• Manage a high level of confidential information
• Assist employees with resolving all salaried payroll related issues
• Maintain salaried employee data in SAP
• Process all salary payroll changes in SAP (PeopleFlow)
• Maintain attendance system and personnel files
• Support new hire processing and maintain and track new hire records to include preparation of new personnel files
• Track and coordinate all new hire in-processing procedures including paperwork, medical testing, background investigations, and payroll-related items
• Support in-processing of newly hired employees
• Process I9 verifications for newly hired employees
• Create badges for employees
• Process invoicing for outside services
• Assist in reporting KPI’s - HR Global (Quarterly); HR Plant (Monthly)
• Support with reporting monthly overtime data
• Support Recruiting and TMOD with interviews, job/career fairs, and other activities as needed
• Must have strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus in PowerPoint
• Must have strong skills in Microsoft Excel to manage complex reports and spreadsheets
• Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls 
• Raise awareness and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties 
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards 
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others 
• Supports the Continental Business System (CBS ) structure by participating in the applicable CBT meeting, reviewing and managing his/her/team performance, conducting simple problem-solving using action sheets, identifying and implementing improvement opportunities, participating in the CBT reviews, and taking ownership for presented parts of the team boards. 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field or currently pursuing bachelor’s degree (junior or senior in college)
• 2 years experience in HR or business related field
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SAP A1P and PTMW experience
• Prior payroll and customer service experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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