HR Specialist

GENERAL PURPOSEUnder general supervision, assist employees and the Human Resources (HR) team in delivering a full spectrum of HR services, including recruitment, payroll, leave management, onboarding, employee transactions, and possibly safety or other related areas. Serve as a resource for employees and answer general HR questions. Process personnel information and handle highly confidential material.Job Duties And Responsibilities -Perform recruiting activities for the location such as resume screening, scheduling interviews, reference checks, background check/testing completion, etc.Assist the HR team and management to identify creative sourcing and hiring strategies and tactics to support staffing needsCoordinate the recruitment and onboarding of temporary employees in partnership with established contingent staffing agencies according to location needsAssist with or facilitate the new hire onboarding processCoordinate new employee orientation for new hires; ensure new hire paperwork is complete including tax documents, I-9, E-verify, etc.Serve as a liaison to employees with employee benefits questions; assist with new hire benefit enrollment and open enrollmentSubmit terminations and employee changes to payroll in a timely mannerFacilitate leave management to ensure smooth transactions between employees, leave management system, payroll, and benefitsMaintain employee personnel files, recruiting documentation, employment verification, benefits information, and other documentation as required; track and follow-up on any missing documentation as neededRespond to HR inquiries either directly to the requesting party or provide background information for HR management team members regarding the inquiryServe as a liaison for corporate communications and post/distribute communications as appropriateMaintain required employment law postings in assigned locationSupport employee engagement process and actively participate in/plan/recommend employee recognition or appreciation eventsCoordinate training activities; ensure that new hire and employee training is completed in a timely manner and attend monthly DairyU coordinator meetingsComplete unemployment claims in required timeframeThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required,Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalentUndergraduate degree and/or human resources course work preferred1 to 3 years of human resources experience, preferably in a generalist roleCertification and/or License - may be required during course of employmentKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesKnowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systemsKnowledge of applicable federal and state employment lawsAble to discreetly handle sensitive/confidential employee informationAble to maintain confidentiality of informationAble to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness in executed tasksAble to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requestsAble to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writingAble to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)Able to multi-task and organize own work activitiesMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans$27.00-$28.25