Talent Specialist

Our Mission:

The Staff and Board of Directors of Laurel House, Inc. feel that, while we all have much in common, we are also often very different in terms of our feelings, emotions, needs, and capabilities. In such a world where all persons differ, we believe that every individual should have the opportunity to develop to his/her fullest potential.

We believe that all individuals have the capability to learn, as well as the right to do so and that this capability can be developed through experiences conducive to growth and development, morally, spiritually, socially, esthetically, physically, and educationally. We believe, in this context, that individuals never stop learning throughout their lifetime.

Accordingly, it is our commitment at Laurel House, Inc. to develop and make available whatever programming is necessary to assist our Individuals in achieving their optimal potential, to demonstrate to them their rights as well as their responsibilities so that they might become respected members of society.

Laurel House, Inc. offers residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and we strive to help them achieve their everyday lives that they deserve. This position is meant for someone who has the goal to assist us, as an organization, in furthering that achievement and growth.

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Position Summary:

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position working within the Human Resources department. The HR Specialist will be directly responsible for the hiring, onboarding, and retention of Laurel House Inc. staff.

• Conducts phone and in-person interviews for various open positions in the organization.
• Oversees preemployment for new hires and ensures all steps are complete before orientation.
• Administers new hire onboarding paperwork during orientation for new hires.
• Notifies departments of new hires.
• Works in conjunction with HR and Fiscal with HRIS payroll software in the following ways:
• Updating employee information.
• Adding new employees.
• Reports and data.
• Maintains trackers for active staff to ensure continued employment such as:
• Tracking physical due dates and notifying staff.
• Tracking ODP mandated provider qualification expirations (license, vehicle, etc.)
• Tracking certification expirations such as CNA.
• Maintains personnel files (scanning, uploading).
• Assists in the Training Department through the following:
• Creating employee training accounts & logins.
• Assisting in orientation with completion of training.
• Provides assistance with ongoing annual training completion and tracking.
• Maintaining records.
• Assists with completion of medication practicums.
• Will become trained and certified through the Certified Investigator course.
• Attend recruitment/career events as needed.
• Works in conjunction with Human Resources in conducting 90-day and 180-day follow-ups with new hires.
• Other related duties.

Skills/Abilities/Training

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 is required.
• Proper knowledge of computers and other technology is preferred.
• Typing skills.
• Data input and chart organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting as well as individual environment depending on the situation.
• Knowledge of employment law implementations or ability to learn is preferred.
• Proper phone etiquette is required.
• Ability to work in an office setting, sit/stand for prolonged periods of time, and to work in front of a computer screen for long portions of the workday.
• The ability to work one-on-one with people is preferred.
• Must be able to push/pull/lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in the ID/A field preferred.
• Must be able to meet Office of Developmental Program annual training requirements as set by the organization.
• Other skills and abilities as needed.

Pay: From $44,499.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What are your minimum salary expectations for the position you are applying for?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Braddock, PA Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,499