Human Resources Specialist

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure HR processes run smoothly, ensure compliance with HR programs, policies, laws and regulations, and provide HR administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Support: Assist in job postings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating the recruitment process for various positions.
• Onboarding & Orientation: Facilitate new employee onboarding, including preparing documentation and announcement email, conducting orientation sessions, and ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.
• Off-Boarding: Facilitate employee offboarding including exit interviews, return of company assets, final paycheck, and benefits.
• Employee Records Management: Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS (Human Resources Information System) and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Benefits Administration: Assist in benefits enrollment, workers comp, answering employee questions about benefits plans, compliance reporting, and liaising with benefit providers.
• Payroll Support: Provide support for payroll processing by gathering and verifying employee timecards, attendance records, and other payroll-related information such as PTO tracking, FMLA requests and certified payrolls.
• Employee Relations: Assist in managing employee relations issues by responding to employee inquiries and concerns and escalating as necessary.
• Training & Development: Coordinate training programs and workshops, track employee participation, and assist with ongoing employee development efforts.
• Compliance: Ensure company adheres to labor laws, regulations and industry standards including local, state, and federal payroll tax regulations and ensure employees adhere to HR policies & employee handbook.
• Workplace Safety: Oversee workplace safety programs including incident response, investigations, and OSHA reporting.
• General Administrative Tasks: Preparing reports, creating documentation, organizing events and general office support.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in an HR administrative or coordinator role, or in a related field.SHRM-CO or PHR certification (or equivalent) is a plus.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment laws and payroll.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), payroll & HRIS software
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Attributes:
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive and customer-service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Culture: Be a part of a dynamic and supportive team that works together to make a positive impact both within and outside of our organization through philanthropic events.
• Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of continuous learning and development opportunities to grow within your career.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.