Human Resources Specialist

Location: East Chicago, Indiana

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.
Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Do you have a passion for working to support those facing life’s greatest developmental and behavioral challenges? You will at Damar. Damar is looking for passionate Human Resources Specialist to foster positive, supportive relationships with all employees, answer their questions, and provide support when needed.   

Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Human Resources Specialist...

• Starting Salary $45,000
• Pay for school with up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
• Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan

Some of the ways you will be making a difference...

• Attends mandatory staff meeting and other meetings as assigned.
• Initial point of contact for employees and provides excellent customer service.
• Assists with full cycle recruiting responsibilities to include create and managing job postings, opening requisitions in the ATS, sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, conducting applicant interviews, scheduling interviews for hiring managers, providing candidate summaries to hiring managers and extending offers of employment.
• Assists as a contact on employee relations issues and questions.
• Assists in the collection of required annual documentation such as;
  • Bureau of Motor Vehicle Checks
  • Attestation forms
  • OIG (Medical Exclusion Checks)
• Assists with day-to-day efficient of the HR department including but not limited to audits, annual background checks, and annual TB tests.
• Duties surrounding New Employee Orientation:
  • Collect and file all documents from all new hires to ensure employee files are complete and compliant with licensure regulations
  • Collection and documentation of TB tests or Chest X-Rays/Assessments
  • Entry of new hires into HRIS including time sheets
• Assists in responding, managing, and resolving conflicts with employees and managers.

What you need to be considered...

• Minimum Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1-year experience in office position.
• Previous experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and/or Human Resource Information Systems preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required. 

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