Human Resources Specialist

About the role

The position is supervised by the HR Manager/Supervisor and is responsible for overseeing key HR functions including recruitment, compensation, safety, payroll, benefits, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition And Onboarding:
  • Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process.
  • Oversees the full-cycle recruitment process, including screening resumes, conducting interviews, partnering with recruitment agencies, and managing the onboarding of new hires.
  • Recruitment and hiring:
  • Consults with managers to identify hiring needs.
  • Posts job openings and screens applications.
  • Schedules and conducts interviews.
  • Oversees preparation of interview questions, and other hiring and selection materials.
  • Conducts background checks.
  • Processes new hire paperwork and conducts orientations.
  • Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
  • Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
  • Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process for start dates and other pertinent details.
  • Employee Relations:
    • Guides employees on HR procedures and policies, manages complaints, and contributes to a positive work environment.
  • Compensation And Benefits:
    • Assists with the administration of employee benefits plans and ensures compliance with regulations.
  • HR Administration:
    • Maintains accurate and confidential employee records, monitors policy violations, and handles administrative tasks related to HR functions.
  • Performance Management:
    • Coordinates staff evaluations and provides guidance to department leaders on performance management.
  • Compliance And Administration:
    • Ensures all HR functions comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Safety:
    • Ensures the safety action plan is updated and communicated.
    • Responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the company's employee safety at work.
    • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
    • Evaluates the effectiveness of safety.
    • Reviews current safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
    • Submits recommendations for improvements and additions to the safety management program, including emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management.
    • Shares environmental safety information with appropriate levels in the organization.
    • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.

  Requirements

  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Business school, an Associate degree, or equivalent, is a plus.
  • Minimum 1 year of human resources-related experience.
  • Knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in HR information systems (HRIS) and other HR software preferred.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods.