Human Resources Specialist

Location: Merrillville, IN

Salary: $55,000-58,000

At Securitas, we are leading the transformation of the security industry globally. We have business operations in 45 markets and capabilities from guarding to tech-enabled security. We provide specialized guarding services and tech-enabled security to our prestigious clients. Our protective services, developed together with our clients, are designed to incorporate a high degree of technology content.

Essential Functions

• Conducts interviews of all applicants, selects applications for relevant positions, and coordinates additional interviews when required.
• Coordinates the application process and maintenance of applicant logs with administrative staff.
• Informs applicants of job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, work schedules and working conditions, company and union policies, promotional opportunities, and other related information.
• Participates in applicant screening; administers surveys and interview enhancement tools, and refers potential candidates contacted at job fairs, etc., for follow-up interviews.
• Reviews employment applications and evaluates work history, education and training, job skills, compensation needs, and other qualifications and requirements of applicants.
• Identifies potential sources for recruiting Security Officers, such as through job fairs, associations, community organizations, advocacy groups, government agencies, military transition centers, vocational/technical schools, colleges and universities.
• Reviews job orders and matches applicants with job requirements, utilizing manual or computerized file search methods.
• Assists with scheduling orientation of new employees; prepares necessary paperwork for personnel files.
• Assists with maintaining training records.
• Keeps spreadsheets and data up to date.
• Maintains records of applicants not selected for employment.
• Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned office.
  
  

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• 2 years’ progressively responsible, related experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• Administrative experience required.
  
  

Competencies (as Demonstrated Through Experience, Training, And/or Testing)

• Must be advanced user of MS Office
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, writing, planning, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• Strong customer service skills desired.
• Ability to develop rapport with all levels of human resources and management personnel.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Must be self-directed and capable of meeting multiple deadlines.
  
  

Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.

Benefits Include

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work
  
  

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.

Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.