Human Resources Specialist

About the Role

This in-office, corporate Human Resources Specialist role supports a casino, hospitality, and restaurant business. The position focuses on recruiting and day-to-day HR operations, including administrative tasks, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization by maximizing the company HRIS with transactions and data management.
• Manage maintenance and accuracy of employee data for reporting and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to recordkeeping and reporting.
• Audit and confirm all data entered, maintain data in HRIS systems, and research/report on data discrepancies.
• Perform updates, exports, imports, clean-ups, and data analysis on HR data such as compensation, classification, and employment.
• Deliver routine daily/weekly/monthly reporting and respond to ad hoc data requests.
• Provide assistance on laborious assignments and respond to inquiries regarding Affinity’s policies and procedures.
• Train users on HR transactions as needed.
• Participate in corporate HR annual initiatives, policy development, and process improvements.
• Support the HR Management team with special projects.
• Navigate and support ATS (Applicant Tracking System) transactions, troubleshoot issues, and provide training.
• Post available positions on third-party platforms, review applicants, and send them to hiring managers.
• Process new hires, including gaming registration and monthly gaming data updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of all company policies and procedures, including fire and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of federal and state leave laws (e.g., FMLA, CFRA, PDLL, ADA), with California knowledge desired.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong professional communication (verbal and written) with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with HRIS and leave management systems (e.g., UGK, BASIC, Sedgwick, Kronos).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High-volume restaurant experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is required.