Human Resources Specialist

Under the supervision of the HR Manager/Supervisor, the position is primarily responsible for overseeing key HR functions in recruitment, compensation, safety, payroll, benefits, and employee relations, implementing company policies, and other functions of human resources. This role involves administrative tasks such as maintaining employee records, managing onboarding, and ensuring legal compliance, while also often giving support to team members. This position is for a second shift. 

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