Job Title:  Human Resources Representative

Come join a company where what you do makes a difference. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation, located in Middlefield, CT has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. We are a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments, high precision optical components, and complex electro-optical system design and manufacturing services. Recognized as a valued partner by its customers for innovative technology, application expertise, product reliability, and responsiveness, ZYGO has been driven by a passion for innovation, as evidenced by approximately 750 patents awarded since its foundation. We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a better place.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Human Resource Representative will assist the Human Resource Manager with complex and specialized administrative tasks including reviewing job applications from prospective employees, managing and overseeing records, and generating reports.

• Maintains employee records, ensuring completion and accuracy of details such as employee contact information, job classification, pay rates, organizational structure, and other key details.
• Maintains accurate records of active job openings and received applications; manages internal and external job postings.
• Reviews applications for entry-level and non-exempt positions; conducts and/or schedules preliminary interviews.
• Performs administrative and recordkeeping tasks related to staffing changes, which may include layoffs, resignations, terminations, and extended leaves of absence.
• Assists with the administration of employee benefits, which may include collecting and submitting employee information and notice of change in status to health, dental, life, disability, and other insurance carriers or insurance brokers.
• Plans and supports company-wide information meetings such as open enrollment, new hire orientation, and meetings to announce or discuss changes in retirement or benefits plans.
• Conducts or assists with record audits and mandatory reports, which may include I-9 audits, EEO-1 filings, payroll audits, and other compliance reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

In the Zygo HR office, we work with all levels of the business from front line employees to our company excetive team. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Some HR Systems exposure (Applicant Tracking, HRIS, Payroll, other)

General HR practices knowledge

Bachelors Degree

WHAT'S NICE TO HAVE

Experience using SAP SuccessFactors, HCM

1 year experience recruitment coordinatiion

Customer Service Experience