Documentation Specialist - HR

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

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As a Documentation Specialist, you'll work within People Solutions as part of a dedicated team of HR Professionals serving James Hardie HR and employees in North America. You'll be responsible for documentation control procedures, ensuring process documentation is complete and up to date, managing the review process. This role will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining a review process for HR policies. 

What You’ll Do:

• Implement and maintain documentation procedures for HR processes.
• Ensure all process documentation is current, accurate, and up to date.
• Manage the review process for all HR documentation, including policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain a structured review process for HR policies to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR functions to gather necessary information for documentation updates.
• Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency in documentation management.
• Ensure that all HR documentation follows company procedures and best practices.
• Assist in training HR staff on documentation procedures and best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all HR documentation.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing.  Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

What You’ll Bring: 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field or commensurate experience
• Minimum of 3 years technical writing experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field.

• Experience in documentation management, preferably in an HR setting.
• ServiceNow experience is a plus
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and adopt a proactive approach to resolving complex issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

What You’ll Receive:

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
• Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions - Fire Resistant Siding to Help Rebuild the Grizzly Flats Community | James Hardie

• And more

Apply now and come “home” to Hardie!

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.