HR Specialist

JOB ROLES:

The Regional Human Resource Specialist will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resource department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of two years related work experience preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource onboarding system (HROS), and similar computer applications

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare Forms, I-9, verify I-9 documentation, and maintain I-9 files.
• Tracks status of candidates in HR software and responds with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.
• Schedules meetings and interviews as requested by the supervisor/school principals.
• Prepares new-employee files, Service records, etc. 
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Performs periodic review of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
• Assists with new hire orientation.
• Performs other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• The position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.