Overview In this HR Specialist role at Eastman, you will support HR Managers and line supervision in applying policies and processes. You will analyze data, draft communications, and coordinate HR transactions such as hires, changes, and terminations. You'll collaborate on cross-functional projects and develop HR metrics to inform decisions. This position emphasizes integrity, confidentiality, and strong interpersonal collaboration within a high-energy team focused on safety, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
Responsibilities- Interpret and apply HR policies and programs with HR Managers and line supervision
- Gather and prepare information for internal/external communications and reports with precision
- Perform data analysis and provide recommendations to the HR Manager
- Lead or participate in project teams and cross-functional initiatives
- Facilitate HR transactions (hiring, changes in compensation, terminations)
- Coordinate with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, and other HR Centers of Excellence
- Draft personnel announcements and coordinate communication plans
- Develop and maintain HR metrics for supported organizations
- Serve as a point of contact for HR questions from employees and managers
- Audit and manage HR-related electronic files
- Plan and organize meetings, including logistics, agendas, presentations, and minutes
- Provide backup support for other HR Specialists
Key requirements- BS degree in Human Resources or Business preferred
- Prior HR experience preferred
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communications
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
- Proficiency in SAP/R3 and reporting applications
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
- Service-oriented with strong collaboration
- Initiative and ownership for projects
- Strong networking and cross-level interaction skills
- Proactive and customer-focused problem solving
- interpersonal skills
- collaboration
- initiative
- SAP/R3
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Outlook
