Assists with the implementation and administration of human resource (HR) programs such as employment, compensation, employee relations, benefits, risk management, performance management, workforce planning, HR technology, and training
Coordinates or assists with employee onboarding initiatives, such as new employee orientation and workshops
Conducts and/or coordinates conditional job offers, physical examinations/drug screens and conducts background checks as needed
Calculates changes in pay rates and processes personnel action changes
Assists with coordinating lunch & learns, seminars, training, and engagement and development activities for employees as assigned
Enters data, configures, and assists in training other users in a variety of HR software, including but not limited to, recruitment, onboarding, personnel management, payroll, and benefits administration software, requiring a high level of comfort with technology
Provides information and assistance to employees, supervisors, managers, directors, or other individuals regarding personnel issues, benefits, policies, procedures, timeframes, forms, or other issues; responds to routine questions or complaints; initiates problem resolution
Performs or assists with recruitment related functions as needed, including but not limited to, facilitating hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, participating in interviews, reviewing/updates job descriptions, developing job postings and advertising, developing/reviewing interview questions, recommending/administering pre-employment assessments or testing, and participating in job fairs and related community outreach
Interprets, explains and applies all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations
Reconciles, audits, prepares, and/or submits various reports
Maintains manager and employee confidence by keeping human resources information confidential
Researches, recommends, and/or implements new programs or improvements to existing programs
Performs administrative functions related to employee records and assigned area(s) of specialization
Completes reports, surveys, and projects as assigned
Communicates verbally and in writing with internal customers, job applicants and other external customers, such as responding to inquiries regarding open positions and application status, employment verifications, Re-employment Assistance submissions, salary surveys, etc.
Completes special projects related to HR including but not limited to compensation and classification surveys/studies, research in support of collective bargaining, compensation and benefits administration
Cross-trains with other departmental staff and serves as backup for other HR functions such as Benefits Administration
Assists with the department’s clerical functions, including but not limited to, responding to records requests, answering phones, opening/distributing mail, and handling procurement responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required

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Human Resources Specialist