HR Specialist

Job Summary:

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

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files, records, and conversations.
• Performs periodic audits 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.
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• 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 
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll and HR software & web applications

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in related field or 2 years relevant work experience required
• Prior related office experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.