HR SPECIALIST

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • 401k Matching • Health Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Health Savings Account • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Discount • Reduced Tuition Rates • Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • 401k • Pet Insurance • Dental Insurance • Paid Training • Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, youll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industrys global leader in evidenced-based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO

We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, you will provide paraprofessional HR support including:

• Recruitment and outreach efforts to meet or exceed recruiting targets • Ensuring a positive candidate and hiring manager experience • Assisting in the administration and/or tracking of employee development training • Providing insight into employee concerns and resolving issues expediently • Performing employee onboarding, including data entry, new employee orientation, and ensuring employees thoroughly understand company policies and procedures • Maintaining records of insurance coverage, retirement plans, and personnel transactions • Processing leaves of absence and ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA, and applicable federal, state, and local laws • Providing employees with guidance on company HR policies and procedures, such as Time Off with Pay and Tuition Reimbursement • Preparing routine and special reports by conducting analysis of trends and identifying problem areas • Providing referral support for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

Competencies Required

• Accurately grasping and using HR concepts, practices, procedures, and basic employment laws • Showing a high degree of professionalism, including confidentiality • Strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people • Minimum Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent • A minimum of three years of related work experience in HR or higher education degree and one year of related work experience in Human Resources • Good working knowledge and familiarity with HR concepts, practices, procedures, and basic employment laws • Experience working with an HR Information System preferred • Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism to gain the respect of all employees • Excellent organization, communication, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills required • Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times due to the handling of sensitive and confidential information • Must have proven history of ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment • Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Windows, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and other computer programs and software normally used by Human Resources • Physical Requirements: • Frequently walk, stand, sit • Occasionally lift or carry up to 60 lbs, push or pull up to 60 lbs, bend or stoop, reach above shoulder level