Human Resources Specialist

About the role

Support recruiting efforts and onboarding of new employees to ensure staffing needs are met. This will include creating job requisitions, scheduling interviews, and coordinating administration of offer and onboarding activities.

Aid in the accurate administration of employment and compensation changes as well as performance management, while meeting applicable payroll processing deadlines.

Support Connexus Energy’s benefit programs by providing administration support and accurate record keeping ensuring employee benefit elections operate as expected.

Fulfill reporting for the department and companywide reporting requests in a timely manner and make sure regulatory compliance is met.

Provide general administrative support to HR team.

Maintain a high level of customer services and confidentiality when working with sensitive employee information.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting efforts and onboarding of new employees to ensure staffing needs are met.
• Create job requisitions, schedule interviews, and coordinate offer and onboarding activities.
• Aid in the accurate administration of employment and compensation changes as well as performance management, while meeting applicable payroll processing deadlines.
• Support Connexus Energy’s benefit programs by providing administration support and accurate record keeping ensuring employee benefit elections operate as expected.
• Fulfill reporting for the department and companywide reporting requests in a timely manner and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide general administrative support to HR team.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide excellent customer service when working with sensitive employee information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three or more years of work experience in a professional environment
• Excellent customer services skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Honesty and ethical behavior

Nice to have

• Two or more years of education with a focus in Human Resources, or comparable combination of education and experience
• Experience with an HRIS software, preferably ADP Workforce Now
• Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three or more years of work experience in a professional environment
• Excellent customer services skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Honesty and ethical behavior

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of HRIS systems (preferably ADP Workforce Now)

Benefits

Connexus Energy offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions
• Independent investment advisory services
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Recognition program
• Employee referral program
• Employee activities

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this role is between $26.01 to $34.16 per hour. The final compensation offered is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience and skill level. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 5% of annual earnings based on company performance.

Schedule

This role is a hybrid role, allowing for both on-site work at the Ramsey, MN campus and remote work from a local home office as needed.