Human Resources Specialist

Job Description

Human Resources Specialist

General Purpose

Demonstrate full proficiency of daily human resources processes and tools and assist employees and the Human Resources (HR) team in delivering a full spectrum of HR services, including recruitment, onboarding, employee transactions, and other related areas. Serve as a resource for employees and answer HR-related questions. Process personnel information and handle highly confidential material. Complete work with a limited degree of supervision.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00, Full benefits!

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain media board content for all locations (branches included)
• Submit needed system/payroll changes for employees
• Perform recruiting activities for the location such as resume screening, scheduling interviews, reference checks, background check/testing completion, etc.
• Identify creative sourcing and hiring strategies and tactics to support staffing needs
• Regularly report on recruiting needs and efforts and ensure ongoing focus on open positions.
• Coordinate travel for candidates traveling outside of the area. Submit expense reports for candidates with expenses accrued while traveling for interviews
• Facilitate the new hire onboarding process
• Coordinate new employee orientation for new hires; ensure new hire paperwork is completed including tax documents, I-9, E-verify, etc.
• Serve as a liaison to employees with employee benefits questions; assist with new hire benefit enrollment and open enrollment
• Submit terminations and employee changes to payroll in a timely manner
• Maintain employee personnel files, recruiting documentation, employment verification, benefits information, and other documentation as required; track and follow-up on any missing documentation as needed
• Respond to HR inquiries either directly to the requesting party or provide background information for HR management team members regarding the inquiry
• Serve as a liaison for corporate communications and post/distribute communications as appropriate
• Maintain required employment law postings in assigned location
• Support employee engagement process and actively participate in/plan/recommend employee recognition or appreciation events
• Coordinate training activities; ensure that new hire and employee training is completed in a timely manner and attend monthly DairyU coordinator meetings
• Plan and coordinate employee events
• Compile information for special reports and projects; coordinate and distribute reports
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Undergraduate degree and/or human resources course work preferred
• Required 3 to 5 years of human resources experience, preferably in a specialist or generalist role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with social media platforms, Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws
• Able to discreetly handle sensitive/confidential employee information
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Able to recognize issues and patterns and proactively identify and resolve potential issues, questions, etc.
• Able to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness in executed tasks
• Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to multi-task and organize own work activities
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Salary:
25.00 - 28.00