--- title: 'Human Resources Representative at Field Fastener' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/human-resources-representative-field-fastener-florence-ynq8hz6b8v0q' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Human Resources Representative at Field Fastener - **Company:** Field Fastener - **Location:** Florence, SC - **Compensation:** $57k–$60k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/fieldfastener/b7358080-8408-4033-ac8f-59eac020aedb ## Job description Company Overview: Field is a family-owned global supplier of fasteners, "C" commodities, inventory management services, and technical support. We currently have locations in Rockford, IL (headquarters), Texas, South Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Mexico, and Taiwan. For over 30 years, Field has grown an average of 19% annually because of its dedication to lowering our customers overall cost and improving quality through a technical approach to fasteners. By joining Field, you will experience an exceptional culture built on Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, Flexibility, and Fun! Field was recognized by INC. magazine as one of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the USA. Field has been recognized nationally by Great Places to Work as one of the Best Small Companies in America, ranking #8 nationally among small companies and #5 nationally among manufacturing/production companies.  For several years, Field has been recognized locally by the Rockford Register Star as one of the top Employers in the area. At Field, having a great culture is more than a priority – it’s everything. For more information about our culture and company, please watch this Culture Video. All full-time positions at Field are eligible for benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Life Coaching, paid Vacation, paid Holidays, paid Volunteer Time, quarterly Bonuses, and more! Visit our Careers page for a complete list of benefit offerings. Position Summary: The Human Resources Representative provides tactical direction and consultation to team members and leaders across the organization, with primary support for the Florence, SC and Tyler, TX locations. This position is expected to maintain strong engagement and connection with both locations by building relationships, understanding location needs, and providing ongoing HR support. This includes critical HR functions such as supporting and enhancing Field culture, recruiting and staffing, team member development, benefits and payroll support, and facility safety. Travel to Tyler is expected approximately once per quarter, with additional travel to other company locations as business needs require. This position reports to: Human Resources Team Leader This position has direct reports: None Location:  Florence, SC FLSA Hourly/Salary: Starting Salary $57,000 - $60,000 Essential Functions - Commit to FIELD’s Mission Statement, Core Values, and Fieldamentals. - Serve as the primary HR contact for team members for general questions and employment-related needs. - Effectively manage the recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention activities for location and other sites as needed. - Provide guidance to team leaders in employment-related topics and activities. - Manage temporary agency relationships to ensure high quality temporaries and a pipeline for full-time opportunities. - Engage in recruiting and networking events such as job fairs, community activities, and customer tours of the Field facility. - Foster team member engagement through positive communications and providing teamwork-related activities. - Applies independent thinking and problem-solving skills to interpret policies, assess situations, and recommend appropriate courses of action. - Share feedback and take action on culture survey results. - Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company policies, wage and hour laws, and regulatory requirements. - Maintain accurate team member records, including changes to compensation, tax status, and benefit deductions. - Conduct new hire orientations and ensure effective onboarding of all new hires. - Coach team members and team leaders on effective leadership and team member development. - Perform various administrative functions including reporting, data entry and tracking, payroll functions, and HR data analysis. - Support payroll and benefits administration activities, provide resources and information to the team. - Assist the Human Resources Team Leader in driving annual key initiatives and leading HR projects. - In partnership with Human Resources Team Leader, assist in the management of team member performance including coaching and corrective action. - In partnership with the Training & Development Coordinator, assist with training initiatives and conduct training as needed. - Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant employment practices. - Coordinate workers compensation cases, work with Safety Team Members to provide a safe workplace and participate in Safety Team meetings. - Participate in the planning, evaluation, and implementation of annual goals by recommending new approaches, policy and procedure reviews, and innovation activities. - Take an active role in promoting positive community relations, attend community events, and coordinate volunteering opportunities for the team to participate. - Lead the coordination of various site functions, lunches, celebrations, team meetings, and team-building events. - Provides support to other company locations as needed. 10% travel is required periodically to support business operations, team members, and company initiatives. Travel frequency and locations may vary based on business needs. - Able to manage other projects and duties as assigned. Education, Skills, and Experience Required - High School diploma or GED equivalent - Two or four year degree in business or a related field; en lieu of education, a minimum of 2 years progressive experience in Human Resources that includes demonstrated performance in multiple HR functions. - Polite and professional manner. - Prior experience in a human resource generalist or coordinator capacity. - Excellent communication skills to interact with internal and external customers. - Proven ability to interact and relate to all personality types and levels within an organization. - Able to operate independently and make HR/business decisions, highly motivated, well organized. - Ability to work in fast-paced, team-based environment. - Ability to foster a strong company culture and bring people together. - Demonstrated ability to give constructive feedback, influence others, and provide recommendations. - Ability to travel 10% annually - Strong time management skills and detail orientation. - Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook knowledge. - Project management ability. Additional Skills Preferred - Prior experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment is highly preferred. - SHRM or HRCI certification preferred. ## About Field Fastener ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Field Fastener is a full-service, data-driven fastener supply chain and engineering partner providing vendor-managed inventory and cost-reduction solutions for Class C industrial items. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped – no external funding rounds identified) - **Headquarters**: Machesney Park, Illinois, United States - **Founded**: 1976 - **Founders**: Dick Field (founder); business purchased in 1990 by Bill Derry and Jim Derry ## Core Business - Primary industry: Industrial Supply Chain, Fastener Distribution, Value-Added Engineering - Target customers: B2B, Enterprise, and SMB manufacturing and assembly companies across North America and globally - Mission statement: “To have everyone who interacts with us, LOVE us.” Core strategic focus is to “Improve lives.” ## Products & Services - **Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Programs**: A proactive, data-driven approach that monitors fastener usage and automatically replenishes stock, eliminating waste and reducing labor costs. - **Value-Added Engineering Services**: Technical support to help customers optimize total cost of assembly, including fastener specification, design review, and application engineering. - **Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions**: Global sourcing and distribution of fasteners and other Class C commodities, with inventory management systems that improve availability and lower procurement costs. - **On-Demand Fastener Supply**: Traditional distribution of a wide range of industrial fasteners. ## Market Standing - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately $102.5M (based on available business data) - **Funding Status**: Bootstrapped (no venture capital or outside funding. The company has financed growth organically since 1990.) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ownership by Bill Derry and Jim Derry (private); strong supply partnerships globally. - **Growth Signals**: Averaged ~19–20% annual growth rate since 1990; maintained +7.4% headcount growth year-over-year (to 162 employees). Recent acquisitions include Mid-State Bolt & Nut (2023) and HRS Logistics (2014). ## Competitive Advantages - **Engineering-Led Approach**: A unique combination of engineering expertise with supply chain management — not just a distributor but a true cost-reduction partner. - **Proprietary VMI & Data Systems**: Data-driven inventory management that provides measurable, ongoing cost savings year-over-year for customers. - **Long-Term Stability and Culture**: 90+ consecutive years of profitability and growth under consistent private ownership with a deeply ingrained, award-winning culture. - **Global Footprint with Deep Local Service**: Operations across the U.S., Mexico, Taiwan, and Canada, while maintaining a strong regional presence and community focus. ## Strategic Focus - **Improve Lives**: The central pillar of their strategic plan, focusing on the well-being of team members, customers, and communities. - **Customer Cost Reduction**: Deepening their role as a “Customer Cost Reduction Expert” through technical and inventory innovations. - **World-Class Culture & Leadership Excellence**: Continued investment in internal training, leadership development (including a High Potential Program), and team member recognition. - **Profitable Growth**: Pursuing further strategic acquisitions and organic expansion while maintaining their unique culture. ## Why Work Here - **Award-Winning Workplace**: Consistently ranked #1 in multiple categories (Best Workplace Culture, Best Training Program, Best Overall Company to Work For, etc.) for two consecutive years. - **Strong Internal Promotion Culture**: High commitment to promoting from within — 29 internal promotions in 2024 and 42 in 2023. - **Comprehensive Training & Development**: Extensive new hire training, onsite technical training, LinkedIn Learning access, a 10-month High Potential leadership program, and partnerships with Dale Carnegie and Carroll-Keller Group. - **Excellent Benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, quarterly bonus program, fitness reimbursement, paid volunteer time, and a financial assistance program. - **Hybrid & Office Flexibility**: Work-from-home options available alongside on-site roles in locations like Florence, SC; Columbia, SC; and Machesney Park, IL. Onsite fitness centers at some locations. - **Strong Community & Culture**: Highly values family-focus, teamwork, and community involvement with a 30-point ethical code called the “Fieldamentals.” Active volunteer culture with support for multiple local charities. ## Sources 1. [fieldfastener.com](https://www.fieldfastener.com/careers) – Careers page with benefits and promotion data 2. [fieldfastener.com](https://www.fieldfastener.com/culture) – Culture page with mission, values, and awards 3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/field-fastener) – Company profile with headcount, revenue, and open positions 4. 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