Human Resources Specialist

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