Human Resources Specialist

Talent acquisition and onboarding: 

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process. Overseeing the full-cycle recruitment process, including screening resumes, conducting interviews, partnering with recruitment agencies, and managing the onboarding of new hires.
• Recruitment and hiring:
• Consult with managers to identify hiring needs
• Post job openings and screen applications
• Schedule and conduct interviews oversees preparation of interview questions, and other hiring and selection materials
• Conducts background checks
• Process new hire paperwork and conduct orientations

• Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process for start dates and other pertinent details

 

Employee relations: 

• Guiding employees on HR procedures and policies, managing complaints, and contributing to a positive work environment

 

Compensation and benefits:

• Assisting with the administration of employee benefits plans and ensuring compliance with regulations

 

HR administration: 

• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records, monitoring policy violations, and handling administrative tasks related to HR functions

 

Performance management: 

• Coordinating staff evaluations and providing guidance to department leaders on performance management

 

Compliance and administration:

• Ensure all HR functions comply with federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures

 

Safety:

• Ensure the safety action plan is updated and communicated
• Responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the company's employee safety at work
• Ensure that the company complies with and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries

• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the safety programs to promote and ensure a safe working environment.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of safety
• Reviews current safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates
• Submits recommendations for improvements and additions to the safety management program, including emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems
• Shares environmental safety information with appropriate levels in the organization
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules

 

Required skills:

• High school education or equivalent. Business school, an Associate degree, or equivalent, is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year of human resources-related experience
• Knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in HR information systems (HRIS) and other HR software preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods