Human Resources Specialist

Description

Job Summary: The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action, and employment law compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment and Staffing:
   
   • Coordinate and implement recruiting initiatives.
   • Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications.
   • Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards/newspapers/colleges, etc.
   • Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media, etc.
   • Screen candidates' resumes and job applications.
   • Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within the schedule.
2. Onboarding:
   
   • Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training & development initiatives.
   • Provide orientations for new employees by sharing onboarding packages and explaining company policies.
3. Employee Relations:
   
   • Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties.
   • Provide clerical and administrative support to Human Resources executives.
   • Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies).
   • Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, etc).
4. Benefits Administration:
   
   • Administer compensation and benefit plans.
   • Assist in the development and implementation of human resource policies.
   • Undertake tasks around performance management.
   • Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, like time to hire and employee turnover rates.
5. Compliance:
   
   • Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements, conducting investigations, and maintaining records.
   • Maintain employee information by entering and updating employment and status-change data.
6. Training and Development:
   
   • Organize training sessions or trainings for new and existing employees.
   • Plan, organize, and control the activities and actions of the HR department.
   • Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.

Health Insurance, vision, dental and 401K

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience as an HR Generalist or HR Specialist.
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of employment/labor laws.
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and related software.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Aptitude in problem-solving.
• Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential.
• Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems.
• Demonstrated ability to improve employee morale and relationships.