HR Specialist

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform recruiting activities for the location such as resume screening, scheduling interviews, reference checks, background check/testing completion, etc.
• Aid the HR team and management to identify creative sourcing and hiring strategies and tactics to support staffing needs
• Cook up recruitment and onboarding of temporary employees in partnership with established contingent staffing agencies according to location needs
• Afford assistance with or facilitate the new hire onboarding process
• Serve as a liaison to employees with employee benefits questions; assist with new hire benefit enrollment and open enrollment
• Afford support for leave management to ensure smooth transactions between employees, leave management system, payroll, and benefits
• 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
• Afford support for coordination of training activities; ensure that new hire and employee training is completed in a timely manner and attend monthly DairyU coordinator meetings
• Afford support for completion of unemployment claims in required timeframe
• Afford support to other departments and management with administrative tasks

Requirements

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

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with 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 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