Human Resources Specialist (Port Arthur, TX)

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administrative functioning of the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Specialist carries out responsibilities in some or all the following functional areas: HRIS, on-boarding, compliance, employee engagement, and all Human Resources administrative tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Although additional duties and related tasks may be assigned, the essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Manage the Company HRIS (ADP), ensuring accuracy, processing new hires and changes, and generating ad hoc reports.

• Conduct new hire orientations and train employees on ADP and E-Selfserve.

• Maintain employee records by entering and updating employment and status-change data.

• Ensure policies, procedures, and other required documents are properly distributed and accurately maintained.

• Create and maintain confidential personnel files.

• Verify I-9 documentation and maintain I-9 records.

• Respond to reference checks, verifications of employment, records requests, and unemployment insurance claims.

• Support benefits administration by:

• Preparing benefits packets and leave letters

• Answering basic benefits questions

• Assist employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures.

• Track and file performance reviews.

• Compile reports and prepare spreadsheets as needed.

• Coordinate with the social committee to plan company activities, events, and gatherings.

• Maintain the Company newsletter.

• Build positive employee relationships to encourage open communication.

• Support the recruitment process as needed, including screening applications for qualifications and forwarding top candidates to hiring managers.

• Continuously seek opportunities to automate and improve HR processes.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years of experience in Human Resources

Certification, Licenses, Registrations

• There are no required certificates, licenses, or registrations.

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administrative functioning of the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Specialist carries out responsibilities in some or all the following functional areas: HRIS, on-boarding, compliance, employee engagement, and all Human Resources administrative tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Although additional duties and related tasks may be assigned, the essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Manage the Company HRIS (ADP), ensuring accuracy, processing new hires and changes, and generating ad hoc reports.

• Conduct new hire orientations and train employees on ADP and E-Selfserve.

• Maintain employee records by entering and updating employment and status-change data.

• Ensure policies, procedures, and other required documents are properly distributed and accurately maintained.

• Create and maintain confidential personnel files.

• Verify I-9 documentation and maintain I-9 records.

• Respond to reference checks, verifications of employment, records requests, and unemployment insurance claims.

• Support benefits administration by:

• Preparing benefits packets and leave letters

• Answering basic benefits questions

• Assist employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures.

• Track and file performance reviews.

• Compile reports and prepare spreadsheets as needed.

• Coordinate with the social committee to plan company activities, events, and gatherings.

• Maintain the Company newsletter.

• Build positive employee relationships to encourage open communication.

• Support the recruitment process as needed, including screening applications for qualifications and forwarding top candidates to hiring managers.

• Continuously seek opportunities to automate and improve HR processes.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years of experience in Human Resources

Certification, Licenses, Registrations

• There are no required certificates, licenses, or registrations.