Job Description
Description JOB FAMILY SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Human Resources Director. The HR Specialist is responsible for managing various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, leave of absence administration, and compliance. The role supports the HR department in ensuring smooth and efficient business operations and plays a critical part in the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives.
Distinguishing Characteristics In the Human Resources Specialist role, it is required maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the highest level of integrity.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities The following are exemplary essential job duties and responsibilities and are not intended to represent an all-inclusive listing of related essential functions of the position
Recruitment and Staffing - Assist in the recruitment process by preparing job descriptions and posting ads
- Screen applications, schedule interviews, and coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs.
- Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring they receive proper orientation and training.
Employee Relations - Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding HR-related issues, policies, and procedures.
- Address and resolve employee complaints and issues in a timely and professional manner.
Benefits Administration - Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
- Assist employees with benefits inquiries and ensure timely enrollment and changes.
- Coordinate with benefits providers and manage open enrollment periods.
Compliance - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain and update employee records, including personnel files and HR databases.
- Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
Training and Development - Support the development and implementation of training programs for employees.
- Coordinate with external trainers and schedule training sessions as needed.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and recommend improvements.
Performance Management - Assist in the performance review process by providing support to managers and employees.
- Help develop performance improvement plans and track employee progress.
- Ensure timely completion of performance evaluations and documentation.
HR Reporting - Prepare and analyze HR metrics and reports to support decision-making.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and documentation.
Other Work As Required/Requested May be assigned special project or other assignments and work tasks that are generally within the scope and level of the position, and relative to the need for flexible Company operations.
Requirements MINIMUM & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Training Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: AA Degree or college level courses in Business or Human Resources.
Experience Minimum: Two years of experience in a Human Resources Department, or four years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, Secretary, or other clerical function.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Possess excellent communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities to address and resolve HR-related issues efficiently and professionally.
Typing skills of 40 WPM with high degree of accuracy.
Working knowledge of and ability to use Smartsheet and other computer applications such as Excel, Outlook, Power Point and the Internet.
Ability to multi-task in an efficient, thorough, and prioritized manner; to work quickly, accurately and independently; and, to anticipate needs and solve problems.
Work with spirit of enthusiasm, teamwork, cooperation and a sense of urgency, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality over all matters in the course of business operations including patient and employee information.
Ability to adhere to the customer satisfaction criteria and Mission Statement objectives of the organization.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend and climb; use hands to touch, grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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