Human Resource Specialist

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Human Resources Specialist to support key functions across recruitment, payroll, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional HR service. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with people, we’d love to meet you

What we offer:

• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 11 Paid holidays
• Full Medical, Vision and Dental benefits
• 401k with match up to 6%
• Profit Sharing based on financial performance
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty leave
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Mortgage discounts
• No interest employee loans for work wear
• Paid volunteering at ACU sponsored events
• Bonus opportunities
• Company paid long term disability and life insurance
• Annual employee event for all staff and their families
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• AND MORE!

 We are looking for:

• Professional with well-developed communication skills necessary for projecting a positive image 
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Possesses excellent listening, oral and written communication skills
• Accurate, detailed and self-starter who possess the ability to handle multiple tasks while achieving deadlines
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations; demonstrated tact, poise, and diplomacy
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Ability to maintain confidential information, gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems and prioritize work
• Must be well organized, highly motivated; be able to work independently and as a team member while using discretion in decision making and sound judgment in problem solving
• Position will be in house, not remote

What you will do:

• Assist in the recruitment and selection process to include sourcing, screening, interviewing and evaluating candidates to meet recruitment goals; develop creative approaches and recruitment strategies to build candidate pipeline
• Refer qualified candidates for further interviews keeping the recruitment and selection process well-organized
• Work with various department supervisors to complete payroll for ACU employees 
• Review bi-weekly timesheets, ensure they are complete and accurate in preparation for payroll transmission 
• Compute wages and deductions, prepare paychecks and transmits payroll. Prepare manual checks and completes special payroll runs and ensures accuracy of data. 
• Report and compile payroll data such as garnishments, PTO, insurance and 401(k) deductions 
• Assist with monthly new employee orientation
• Assist with administrative duties as needed such as employee recognition programs, help with planning employee events and staff meetings
• Provide support and guidance to employees and managers on human resources related questions and concerns

What you already have:

Education:

• BA in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field of study

Experience:

• One-year experience in the Human Resources field with responsibility for recruitment and selection, employment law, maintaining records and preparing reports to be in compliance with state and federal laws
• Two to three years of payroll experience or three years of accounting experience
• Knowledge of state and federal employment law (EEO, ADA etc) and best practices of personnel recruitment

ACU is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Disability/Veteran employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we hire and retain the best-qualified people without regard to marital status, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $25 - $34