HR / Payroll Specialist

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY : The HR Specialist is expected to be a conceptual thinker with fantastic organizational and conflict management skills and must have excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment. To ensure success, the right candidate should posses strong decision-making skills with a deep understanding of employee relationships, staffing management, and training as well as feel comfortable managing grey areas, effective at scheduling and methodical in the recruitment process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist with all internal and external HR related matters for salary employees

Assist in the development and implementation of human resource policies

Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop job responsibilities and structure in conformance with existing job structure

Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks and issuing employment contracts

Support all HR-related tasks associated with the total life cycle of the employee

Perform orientations and update records of new staff

Investigate complaints brought forward by employees

Coordinate employee development plans and performance management

Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures

Produce and submit reports on general HR activity

Support multiple integration projects

Draft HR processes to be used for analysis and continued improvement

Maintains thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the industry and assigned areas of responsibility to serve as an effective business partner

Monitor and ensure understanding and compliance with federal and state employment statutes as well as company human resources policies and procedures