Major Duties

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Responsible for consolidating timecard information for accuracy, entering data into database, processing wage garnishments, adjustments in pay for benefits in the correct amount.
• Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes. Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility. Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and innovative technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Knowledge Required by the Position:

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least three years of human resource management experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP a plus.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift fifteen pounds at times.