Human Resources Specialist

Position Summary

The Human Resources Specialist assists the Human Resources Manager by helping to ensure that recruitment, training, support, policy compliance, and benefits administration function optimally to meet center and corporate goals.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Assists in planning personnel services for Strategix staff in collaboration with site management.

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding performance appraisals, compensation, benefits, training and development, and employee relations. Escalate issues to the HR Manager as needed.

• Coordinate and assist in staff training in collaboration with center leadership; assists in monitoring and tracking training compliance.

• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive employee data.

• Coordinate the recruitment and screening of applicants; assists in extending approved employment offers and coordinate the processing of all job references for new employees in conjunction with Strategix automated systems including pre-employment screenings, verification of previous employment, meeting minimum requirements and educational attainment.

• Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation to help new hires adjust to the social and performance aspects of their jobs.

• Maintain employee personnel files and vacancy reports in compliance with Strategix and DOL requirements using hardcopy and automated systems.

• Assist with processing employee terminations including the scheduling and recordkeeping of exit interviews; share feedback with management team for center improvement.

• Assist center staff with interpreting Strategix policies and procedures; ensure that employees are adhering to the established policies as outlined in the Strategix employee handbook.

• Partner with center leadership to lead initiatives designed to improve staff engagement and retention.

• Assist in maintaining employee incentive and recognition program to encourage positive work culture and positive staff morale.

• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws, including but not limited to FLSA, ACA, FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA and ERISA.

• Monitor and comply with all DOL guidelines, EEO, Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP), and corporate policies and procedures and advise management in maintaining ongoing compliance.

• Ensure applicable labor law postings are maintained in compliance with State law.

• Participate in department meetings and all mandated PRH and Strategix training.

• Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property and adhere to safety practices.

• Promote a harassment-free environment.