Human Resources Specialist

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc
  • Overland Park, KS
    11 days ago

    Job Description

    Human Resources Specialist

    Our not-so-secret sauce.

    Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn't happen overnight. It's a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry's brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day.

    Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world's leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).

    A day in the life.

    As an HR Specialist, you are responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR department. This position requires a proactive individual who can operate independently while also collaborating with team members to ensure the effective implementation of HR policies and procedures.

    • Provide outstanding level of customer service to our colleagues and leaders, promoting and encouraging a positive work environment
    • Provide administrative support to the HR team, including maintaining employee records, processing payroll, and assisting with recruitment efforts.
    • Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits.
    • Assist in the development and implementation of HR initiatives and programs that align with the organization's goals.
    • Conduct new employee onboarding and orientation, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.
    • Maintain compliance with labor laws and regulations, ensuring that HR practices are in line with legal requirements.
    • Participate in employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

    Our future colleague.

    We'd love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:

    • High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
    • Minimum of 2 years of progressive HR experience, experience working in a fast paced, professional team environment preferred
    • Knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
    • Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
    • HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus

    We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don't be shy. If you're close, we'd be very interested in meeting you.

    Valuable benefits.

    We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside of work. Our culture promotes colleague well-being through robust benefits programs and resources, professional and personal development opportunities, and fulfillment through meaningful work.

    Some benefits included in this role are:

    • Generous time off, including personal and volunteering
    • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
    • Hybrid work
    • Charitable contribution match programs
    • Stock purchase opportunities

    To learn more about a career at MMA, check out our website or flip through our recruiting brochure.

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    Who you are is who we are.

    We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

    Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOverland Park, KS

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Employee Benefitsunmatched
    • Employee Orientationunmatched
    • Employment Lawunmatched
    • Facebookunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Human Resources Certificationunmatched
    • Human Resources Processesunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • LinkedInunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Management Console (MMC)unmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Payroll Administrationunmatched
    • Policy Implementationunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)unmatched
    • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)unmatched

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