Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
YMCA of Frederick County - Frederick, MD
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year
Description
Deadline to apply: April 26, 2024
POSITION SUMMARY:
To support the daily operations of the Human Resources Department. Maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality in all personnel matters, the HR Specialist will serve as point of contact with our employees, leaders and prospective employee candidates. The Specialist will also be familiar with Human Resources law, apply organizational policies/procedures and work with members of other departments to insure appropriate handling of hiring/onboarding/performance management and employee development.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
He/she must have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of administrative tasks and responsibilities within the Human Resources function. He/she must also have excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills; advanced computer skills including payroll and HRIS software; exceptional problem solving and resourceful thinking with an ability to exhibit empathy. Possessing an attention to detail, analytically driven and the ability to coach others, he/she must be able to manage time based on the needs of the association. As a member of the Y team, he/she will lead by the tenants of the organization, including demonstrating genuine concern, welcoming attitude, hopefulness and a nurturing spirit.
The HR Specialist understands ethical behavior and business practices, and ensures that their own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization. The HR department maintains a work ethic that holds a high standard to organizational accountability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as first point of contact for day to day employee relations matters
• Assists leaders with Performance Reviews, insuring understanding of the process and timely completion
• Provides data analytics and the running of reports to assist with staffing, turnover, development needs
• Serves as point of contact for all unemployment claims and issues
• Trains employees and leaders on policies and procedures and HRIS system
• Reviews and organizes shared drive resource to insure currency and accuracy
• Coordinates Employee Referral program
• Identifies and implements various talent acquisition strategies
• Coordinates with the HR Adminstrator to insure a seamless onboarding strategy for new employees
• Serves as point of contact for all workers compensation claims
• Respond to questions related to benefits, policies and/or procedures
• Creates and shares monthly employee newsletter
• Serves as the Human Resources representative on various work groups
• Creates and promotes Employee Development programs
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in Human Resource preferred
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
• Knowledge of employment/labor laws
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and HRIS systems
• Aptitude for problem solving
• SHRM certification preferred