Harness Your Future!
Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take on a broad, hands-on role across multiple areas of Human Resources? GSW Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will apply your HR experience across the employee life cycle while working directly with our associates and managers and contributing to HR programs and processes that support our people and organization.
The GSW Experience
GSW Manufacturing is a long-standing, international manufacturer of wire harnesses and related components, with operations in the U.S. and Mexico. At GSW, associates have visibility into the business, access to leadership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, GSW offers the opportunity to work within an international organization and gain exposure to diverse operations and perspectives. We value collaboration, long-term relationships, and people who want to contribute, take ownership, and build their careers with GSW.
What You’ll Do
Your HR experience will make an impact across the organization as you take on responsibilities that include:
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Managing full-cycle recruitment and onboarding activities.
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Supporting employee relations, workplace concerns, and the consistent application of HR policies and practices.
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Administering and supporting benefits, compensation, leave, and related HR programs.
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Managing HRIS, attendance systems, employee records, and HR data.
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Supporting HR compliance, policy administration, audits, and recordkeeping.
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Coordinating employee engagement, wellness, recognition, and associate activities.
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Supporting training, development, and performance management initiatives.
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Providing payroll support and cross-functional HR coverage as needed.
See the attached job description for a complete overview of the position’s responsibilities.
What You’ll Need
Success in this role starts with a solid foundation of HR experience and the following qualifications:
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Minimum of two years of broad-based, progressively responsible Human Resources experience, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits and leave administration, HRIS, compliance, and employee engagement.
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Experience supporting payroll processes or serving as a payroll backup preferred.
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Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
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Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS strongly preferred.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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An approachable and professional communication style with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
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SHRM-CP or similar professional HR certification and/or specialized FMLA/leave administration training is a plus.
What We Offer
Strong benefits are an important part of a rewarding career.
Our benefits program was recently recognized with the 2026 Mployer Great Employee Benefits Award. GSW supports our associates with resources and opportunities that promote health and well-being, continued learning and development, and connection both at work and beyond, including:
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA options
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401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
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Company-paid life and disability coverage
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Paid holidays, including a company holiday shutdown, plus paid vacation time
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Wellness programs and activities that support healthy choices and well-being
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A learning environment that supports continued professional development
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Associate activities and events that provide opportunities to connect and enjoy time together
This is a full-time, in-person role with standard daytime hours and flexibility as needed to support business needs.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
