Human Resources Specialist

Contact Community Services is seeking a motivated and people-centered HR Specialist to join their team. The HR Specialist will support the organization's human resources functions and foster a positive workplace culture through various HR duties including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Manager in HR functions such as hiring, benefits administration and personnel records
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of standardized HR processes across the organization
• Ensure all data and records are maintained following privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures
• Support recruitment efforts by posting job ads, screening candidates, and scheduling interviews
• Ensure all required background checks are complete prior to hiring new employees including fingerprinting requirements
• Attending job fairs to represent agency and market open positions
• Serve as liaison for all benefits service providers
• Assist HR Manger with Open Enrollment and responsible for enrolling all staff
• Working with payroll to identify accurate deductions for employees
• Organize and maintain personnel records, ensuring all employee documentation is up-to-date and confidential
• Compile and report monthly and annual HR reports to management
• Assist with payroll processing by providing the department with relevant employee information, i.e., leaves of absence, sick days and work schedules
• Support the HR department and Senior Agency leadership in implementing programs and events to help improve the employee experience
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars to enhance employee skills and promote company culture
• Follow up with staff to ensure completion of annual mandatory staff trainings
• Participate in staff meetings, agency meetings and events

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered
• Preferable experience working in an office environment
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Knowledge of employment/labor laws, disciplinary procedures and general human resources policies and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Incumbents in this position are expected to work between 35 and 40 hours per week as job requirements dictate
• Occasional nights and weekends are required
• Effective written and oral communications skills; ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Reliable transportation
• The position will require long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers

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