Description: Specializes and focuses on the selection and placement, training and development, performance evaluations, payroll and benefits administration, and maintaining compliance with employment laws
Position Objective: To run the daily functions of the HR department including interviewing and hiring, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices Key Responsibilities: 1. Selection & Placement Duties Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as internet recruiting sources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals Review employment applications to match applicants with job requirements Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills Inform job applicants of details such as duties/responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities Select qualified job applicants and make hiring recommendations where appropriate Conduct/acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications Oversee and facilitate the completion of required employment documents including new hire paperwork Schedule or conduct new hire orientation Create, review/update, and maintain job descriptions for all job positions 2. General HR Duties Maintain current knowledge of employment guidelines and laws, including but not limited to EEO, affirmative action, and ADA Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommend best practices Reviews policies and procedures to maintain compliance Prepare, update, and maintain employment records related to events such as, hiring, termination, leave, promotions, etc. using HR management software Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to appropriate staff Address employee relation issues, such as work complaints, harassment allegations, or other employee concerns Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed Administer employee benefit plans May assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training and continuing education 3. Payroll & Timekeeping Duties Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information into designated records Process paperwork for new employees and enter pay information into the payroll system Review time sheets, wage computations Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave for employees Compile employee time and payroll data from time sheets and other records Complete time sheets showing employees' arrival and departure times Train employees on timekeeping systems Complete, verify, and process forms, and documentation for administration of benefits, such as unemployment and medical insurance Create and maintain Pivot Tables & Slicers in Excel from external data tables for quick calculations Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or related field 3 years of experience with unemployment claims, worker's compensation, benefits, and payroll SHRM or PHR Certification is highly preferred Required Skills and Abilities: High proficiency with HRIS software, with preference for experience with Isolved and Mineral High proficiency in utilizing recruiting platforms including Indeed, and LinkedIn, etc. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations Excellent mathematical foundation with an emphasis on number sense & algebraic expressions Highly Proficient with MS Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel, to include advanced knowledge of formulas and functions, pulling data from external database, creating and manipulating Pivot Tables & Slicers Proficient in pulling data into Excel from external databases Proficient in Visual Basic coding SQL knowledge to pull selected data tables & columns as needed Experience processing payroll, proficiency with QuickBooks highly preferred
