Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer/HR Leader, the HR Specialist will focus on specific areas in alignment with the overall HR strategy and business objectives. This position entails a wide range of HR responsibilities, including employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment laws, overseeing performance management, implementing policies, coordinating training, and managing compensation and benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the recruitment process by managing job postings, reviewing resumes, coordinating interviews, and organizing onboarding paperwork and orientations for new employees.
• Assist with the offboarding process by preparing termination documentation.
• Collaborate with management to communicate various HR policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and company values.
• Maintain and update HR records, including organizational charts, employee handbooks, and status change forms.
• Conduct investigations into workplace complaints, recommending resolutions in line with company policies and ensuring healthy employer-employee relations.
• Support in entering new hire information, processing personnel changes, updating attendance records, and assisting employees with benefits enrollment.
• Conduct background checks and verify employment status through E-Verify.
• Aid management in organizing and delivering employee training sessions.
• Advise management on workplace safety compliance and proactive measures to prevent issues.
• Regularly monitor and respond to emails.
• Maintain confidential files and safety-related documents.
• Occasionally assist with front desk or reception duties, as well as manage office supplies, when needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar HR role.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws and record-keeping requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and navigate complex challenges.