HR Specialist

Classification: Exempt

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Specialist supports and handles the administrative duties related to Human Resources for a specific location.

In addition to the administrative duties, this person works on special projects for the location and region as directed by their manager. 

Essential Functions:

-  Assists in the hiring process; by coordinating job postings, overseeing job fairs, reviewing resumes, conducting telephone screens and setting up interviews with hiring

   managers.

- Conducts all new hire orientations.

- Creates and maintains personnel files for all employees in compliance with applicable legal requirements. 

- Executes daily payroll function to include; inputting daily time, maintenance of employee payroll and closing of weekly payroll.

- Responsible for tracking of vacation, leaves of absences and bonus accrual.

Process commissions as required.

- Conducts benefits enrollment for new hires and during open enrollment periods.

- Involved in assisting in government compliance recordkeeping to include, Everify, Affirmative Action records, FMLA paperwork and first reports of injury for workers compensation

Additional Functions:

-  Attend monthly safety meetings and assist the Facility Safety Officer as needed.

-  Assist managers with administration of the labor contract to include, generation of corrective actions, response to grievances and note taking at grievance meetings.

-  Conducts periodic audits of Human Resources activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

-  Conducts training sessions as requested.

-  May work on special projects under the direction of the Regional Human Resources Manager.

Qualifications:

- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suites

- Proficient in ALSCO computer software to include, Ultimus, Ultipro, Riskmaster, CRS, and other programs as required.

-  Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in a team environment.                 

-  Bilingual is preferred nut not required.

Education:

 -High School Diploma required

- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the Human Resources.                                

- Minimum of Associate Degree from an accredited college.

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.                                                                                                                               

- Willingness to pursue a professional certification in Human Resources.

Typical Physical Activity: field.

- Physical Demands/Requirements consist of standing, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, seeing, reading, speaking, hearing, and occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.

Typical Environmental Conditions:

- Indoor office environment, with periodic visits to the industrial plant f...