What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRC - HR Specialist - Benefits position at The Resource Center?
The Resource Center has been providing services to persons with disabilities in the Chautauqua County area since 1958. From our humble beginnings as a gathering of parents and concerned citizens who wanted to provide educational and training opportunities for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities, The Resource Center has grown into a comprehensive agency providing services to thousands of persons with all types and levels of disabilities.
The Resource Center is the largest non-governmental employer in Chautauqua County with more than 1,300 employees on its payroll.
The mission of The Resource Center is to support individuals with disabilities and other challenges in achieving maximum independence, contributing to their community, experiencing lifelong growth, and enjoying quality of life.
Specialist– JOB DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBLE TO: Designated Support Department Supervisor
FUNCTION:
To assist and facilitate various functions within area of responsibility.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of and/or ability to use computer software such as Microsoft Excel and Word as well as related financial software. Ability to use office equipment such as calculator, copy machine, etc. Must be detailed oriented and able to adhere to time sensitive deadlines. Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of customers, both internal and external to the organization. Ability to work non-traditional hours as needed or assigned to meet the needs of the department; ability and willingness to travel for work, including use of personal vehicle. Physical condition or reasonable accommodation(s) commensurate with the demands of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Grade 12 - Specialist: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field; OR Associates degree in accounting, business administration or related field and two (2) years of demonstrated office experience; OR High School Diploma or GED Plus six (6) years of demonstrated office experience in related capacity.
Grade 13 - Specialist Cross-Trained: Refer to Appendix and a Specialist can be promoted to a Cross-Trained Specialist once they have achieved at least one year of full-time experience in the Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, HR Leaves Coordinator, Benefit Management or Recruitment groups and at least one year of full-time experience in a second and separate group. Such employee will require an Agency Employee Performance Plan and Appraisal that reflects an overall performance rating of “Meets Expectations” or better in each area of experience. In addition, a Cross-Trained Specialist is expected to maintain their expertise in both areas of expertise and support Agency needs in both areas of expertise. If such expertise is not maintained the employee would be returned to a Specialist position.
OTHER DUTIES: Refer to Appendix
REQUIRED TOOLS: Refer to Appendix
7/30/20, 3/31/25
Various Support Departments
The Resource Center
Salary Grade: Specialist – 12 Cross-Trained Specialist - 13
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
PTO/CAT: 3
CFR: 505/590/605
The Resource Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, military status, domestic violence status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, physical or mental disability, any other category protected by law, or any other non-job related characteristic. As needed, The Resource Center will provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities to employees and applicants whenever such accommodation would not create an undue hardship or a safety concern in the conduct of TRC’s operations.
The Resource Center is the largest non-governmental employer in Chautauqua County with more than 1,300 employees on its payroll.
The mission of The Resource Center is to support individuals with disabilities and other challenges in achieving maximum independence, contributing to their community, experiencing lifelong growth, and enjoying quality of life.
Specialist– JOB DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBLE TO: Designated Support Department Supervisor
FUNCTION:
To assist and facilitate various functions within area of responsibility.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of and/or ability to use computer software such as Microsoft Excel and Word as well as related financial software. Ability to use office equipment such as calculator, copy machine, etc. Must be detailed oriented and able to adhere to time sensitive deadlines. Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of customers, both internal and external to the organization. Ability to work non-traditional hours as needed or assigned to meet the needs of the department; ability and willingness to travel for work, including use of personal vehicle. Physical condition or reasonable accommodation(s) commensurate with the demands of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Grade 12 - Specialist: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field; OR Associates degree in accounting, business administration or related field and two (2) years of demonstrated office experience; OR High School Diploma or GED Plus six (6) years of demonstrated office experience in related capacity.
Grade 13 - Specialist Cross-Trained: Refer to Appendix and a Specialist can be promoted to a Cross-Trained Specialist once they have achieved at least one year of full-time experience in the Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, HR Leaves Coordinator, Benefit Management or Recruitment groups and at least one year of full-time experience in a second and separate group. Such employee will require an Agency Employee Performance Plan and Appraisal that reflects an overall performance rating of “Meets Expectations” or better in each area of experience. In addition, a Cross-Trained Specialist is expected to maintain their expertise in both areas of expertise and support Agency needs in both areas of expertise. If such expertise is not maintained the employee would be returned to a Specialist position.
OTHER DUTIES: Refer to Appendix
REQUIRED TOOLS: Refer to Appendix
7/30/20, 3/31/25
Various Support Departments
The Resource Center
Salary Grade: Specialist – 12 Cross-Trained Specialist - 13
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
PTO/CAT: 3
CFR: 505/590/605
The Resource Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, military status, domestic violence status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, physical or mental disability, any other category protected by law, or any other non-job related characteristic. As needed, The Resource Center will provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities to employees and applicants whenever such accommodation would not create an undue hardship or a safety concern in the conduct of TRC’s operations.
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