Position Summary The Human Resources Specialist will support the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department, with a focus on recruiting, hiring, and onboarding staff. This role coordinates human resources activities, such as benefits, training, and other employee services.
Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
- Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
- Conducts full cycle recruiting process, including job posting, interview scheduling, extending offers, and new hire onboarding and orientation programs; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the HR Manager or Director.
- Retains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system and keeping past and current records.
- Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
- Administers benefits programs such as life, health, and dental insurance, retirement plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
- Participates in executive, management, and company staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
- Utilizes the HRIS system to eliminate administrative tasks, empower employees, and meet the other needs of the organization.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Educational, Skills, and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree Human Resources Management, Business Management, or related area of study; or similar work experience required.
- 1-2 years of experience in human resource roles required.
- 1-2 years of experience in Labor Relations and Employee Relations preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, HRIS, and ATS platforms.
- Experience with full cycle recruiting desired.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and detail orientation.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
Working Conditions
Physical requirements include the following:
- Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to stand and walk.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Hearing and speaking ability sufficient to carry on a conversation with another individual (or groups of individuals) in person and over the telephone.
Company Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Additional supplemental benefits such as disability insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, life insurance
**Company conducts post-offer, pre-employment drug screening, background check, and Motor Vehicle Report.