What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist position at Private Company?
Role Overview The HR Specialist is responsible for managing core human resources functions, ensuring compliance, delivering excellent employee service, and supporting the HR team with process execution and improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Draft and post job ads; screen resumes; coordinate interviews; conduct new hire orientations; facilitate background checks.
- Employee Records & Administration: Maintain and update employment files, attendance logs, and benefits enrollments; track changes in employment status.
- Compensation & Benefits Support: Prepare and review compensation proposals; administer benefit programs (e.g., insurance, retirement); benchmark external pay data.
- Policy & Compliance: Draft or maintain HR policies (inclusive of compliance with labor laws); keep current with relevant federal/state regulations.
- Training & Development: Design or arrange training programs; support ongoing employee development efforts.
- Employee Relations: Address routine employee inquiries; assist with exit interviews; support performance review cycles and recordkeeping.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Typically 3 years in HR or generalist roles.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with HRIS (BambooHR, Workday, PeopleSoft, etc.), applicant tracking systems, and strong administrative software skills.
- Knowledge Base: Solid grasp of employment laws and regulations, benefits administration, and hiring processes.
- Personal Attributes: Strong communicator (written & verbal), detail-oriented, analytical, team-player, and capable of handling sensitive issues.