HR Specialist

The Human Resources Specialist exercises a high level of independent judgment to resolve HR related problems and to address a variety of administrative activities, issues, and problems related to Employee Benefits, Onboarding, and Recruitment.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., flexibility as needed for weekend orientation, job fairs, etc. 

Work Location: WCDC, 8545 Newark Rd, Newark, MD 21841

Rate: $21.64 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Responsible for the day-to-day activities associated with the onboarding of new employees.
• Responsible for group on-boarding events to ensure targeted employee groups are efficiently on boarded with all information and system updates completed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for quality control and timely processing of all hiring activities.
• Coordinates and schedules all Onboarding and New Employee Orientation appointments.
• Plan and conduct special recruiting activities at job fairs and on college campuses.

Health Benefits:

• Reviews enrollment applications to ensure all required information and documentation is included and the proper coverage levels have been selected.
• Add or remove participants from the health benefits systems within specific time frames.
• Counsels' participants in one-on-one settings or on the telephone and performs the required follow-up to provide requested information.

Misc.:

• Assist with training and technical support to end users on Paylocity.
• Assist with tracking required Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) trainings including, but not limited to Intro to DDA, Mandt Systems, CPR/AED & First Aid, etc.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements.
• Participates in the implementation of new systems and processes.
• Responsible for maintaining and filing confidential information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  Must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver's license, and approved to transport clients. License may not be Provisionals and have a driving record that reflects responsibility and maturity. The ability to complete all DDA Core Training successfully.

Education:  A High School Diploma required; Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Experience: 1 - 2 years of HR related experience in the areas of employee benefits, onboarding, and recruitment preferred.

Required Skills: 2 - 5 years of decision-making; communication; organizational; writing; Microsoft Office/Google Suite; Schedule Management skills required.

Physical Demands/work Environment: Must be able to stand and walk 90% of work time; sit and/or drive 10%. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 60 pounds; must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and reach. All the requirements are necessary in order to properly supervise and assist individuals with disabilities. Should be able to climb stairs/ladder and have good balance. Vision is required in order to drive.

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance, Short Term Disability, Paid time off, and Referral program.

WCDC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.