Human Resources Specialist

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Specialist provides support to the Human Resource department in several functional areas of the Human Resources department, which may include recruitment, personnel records, employee relations, job evaluation, benefits and payroll administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer departmental calls and triages responses in the order of importance and need.
• Assists department in carrying out various human resources programs and procedures for all Coalition employees.
• Maintains and organizes records, reports and logs pertaining to applicant flow procedures and employee files.
• Can work effectively within a environment.
• Responsible for all HRIS data entry to include but not limited to employee benefits, payroll deductions and garnishment requests.
• Responsible for Work-From-Home program administration.
• Maintains Human Resources information records and compiles reports from database as needed.
• Conducts new employee orientations; administers pre-employment tests; conducts reference checks
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars to stay abreast of ever-changing employment laws and amendments as needed.
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding process and scheduling interviews
• Maintains compliance with updating employment law posters.
• Conducts exit interview meetings
• Flexible Spending Plan Administration
• Process COBRA Administration and Reemployment Assistance Program
• Assists in the administration of the 401k program; helps with loan process; monitors portals.
• Enter and process garnishment requests in HRIS system
• Process VOE forms and letter request regarding health benefits or verification of employment
• Serve as liaison between HR management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and helping resolve work-related problems
• Review Human Resources (HR) Specialist data input for payroll accuracy. Reviews must be completed timely and identify any corrections as needed
• Conduct trainings and technical assistance as directed by HR Leadership
• Perform staffing duties, referring disputes and administering disciplinary procedures
• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits
• Assistance in audit preparations
• Maintenance of additional staff needs to include recruitment for internal and external candidates, benefit enrollment and employee relations assistance
• Review re-employment portal messages and comply with request
• Process termination of employment with current staff and paperwork
• Assesses the urgency and importance of issues and takes appropriate action.
• Performs customer service functions.
• Oversees and process childcare reimbursement
• Analyze scorecard reports and input data
• Maintains wellness program
• Process and review incoming mail requests
• Performs related duties as required.

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:

• Microsoft Office Suite

Experience and Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3 years of related experience in the field preferred
• Requires prior knowledge of principles and practices of human resources
• Training, education and/or experience may be substituted for certain minimum qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Accountability
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Human resources: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,500