Human Resources Specialist
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.
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.
Essential Functions
Assists in planning personnel services for Strategix staff in collaboration with site management.
Responds to employee inquiries regarding performance appraisals, compensation, benefits, training and development, and employee relations. Escalates issues to the HR Manager as needed.
Coordinates and assists in staff training in collaboration with center leadership; assists in monitoring and tracking training compliance.
Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive employee data.
Coordinates the recruitment and screening of applicants; assists in extending approved employment offers and coordinates 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.
Coordinates and facilitates new employee orientation to help new hires adjust to the social and performance aspects of their jobs.
Maintains employee personnel files and vacancy reports in compliance with Strategix and DOL requirements using hard copy and automated systems.
Assists with processing employee terminations including the scheduling and recordkeeping of exit interviews; shares feedback with management team for center improvement.
Assists center staff with interpreting Strategix policies and procedures; ensures that employees are adhering to the established policies as outlined in the Strategix employee handbook.
Partners with center leadership to lead initiatives designed to improve staff engagement and retention.
Assists in maintaining employee incentive and recognition program to encourage positive work culture and positive staff morale.
Ensures compliance with relevant employment laws, including but not limited to FLSA, ACA, FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA and ERISA.
Monitors and complies with all DOL guidelines, EEO, Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP), and corporate policies and procedures and advises management in maintaining ongoing compliance.
Ensures applicable labor law postings are maintained in compliance with State law.
Participates in department meetings and all mandated PRH and Strategix training.
Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property and adheres to safety practices.
Promotes a harassment‑free environment.
Utilizes information systems and handles student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect students’ personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats.
Adheres to and models Strategix servant leadership culture values: Honor Others, Inspire Vision, Choose Integrity, People First, Balance Focus‑with‑Flexibility, Serve with Humility, and Innovate and Disrupt.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements Qualifications and Experience Minimum Associate degree in Human Resources or related field and two (2) years’ experience in HR administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Effective relationship‑building skills with students and staff. Information technology proficiency including MS Office. Sound knowledge of labor laws and practices. Must be approachable and diplomatic. Strong critical thinking skills. Good organization and time‑management skills. Good ethical judgment.
Preferred Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years’ experience in HR administration. Training and mediation skills preferred.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate with or without notice. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand‑held learning device and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions ranging from cool in Winter to extreme heat in the Summer and Fall months, and occasional poor air quality. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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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.
Essential Functions
Assists in planning personnel services for Strategix staff in collaboration with site management.
Responds to employee inquiries regarding performance appraisals, compensation, benefits, training and development, and employee relations. Escalates issues to the HR Manager as needed.
Coordinates and assists in staff training in collaboration with center leadership; assists in monitoring and tracking training compliance.
Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive employee data.
Coordinates the recruitment and screening of applicants; assists in extending approved employment offers and coordinates 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.
Coordinates and facilitates new employee orientation to help new hires adjust to the social and performance aspects of their jobs.
Maintains employee personnel files and vacancy reports in compliance with Strategix and DOL requirements using hard copy and automated systems.
Assists with processing employee terminations including the scheduling and recordkeeping of exit interviews; shares feedback with management team for center improvement.
Assists center staff with interpreting Strategix policies and procedures; ensures that employees are adhering to the established policies as outlined in the Strategix employee handbook.
Partners with center leadership to lead initiatives designed to improve staff engagement and retention.
Assists in maintaining employee incentive and recognition program to encourage positive work culture and positive staff morale.
Ensures compliance with relevant employment laws, including but not limited to FLSA, ACA, FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA and ERISA.
Monitors and complies with all DOL guidelines, EEO, Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP), and corporate policies and procedures and advises management in maintaining ongoing compliance.
Ensures applicable labor law postings are maintained in compliance with State law.
Participates in department meetings and all mandated PRH and Strategix training.
Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property and adheres to safety practices.
Promotes a harassment‑free environment.
Utilizes information systems and handles student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect students’ personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats.
Adheres to and models Strategix servant leadership culture values: Honor Others, Inspire Vision, Choose Integrity, People First, Balance Focus‑with‑Flexibility, Serve with Humility, and Innovate and Disrupt.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements Qualifications and Experience Minimum Associate degree in Human Resources or related field and two (2) years’ experience in HR administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Effective relationship‑building skills with students and staff. Information technology proficiency including MS Office. Sound knowledge of labor laws and practices. Must be approachable and diplomatic. Strong critical thinking skills. Good organization and time‑management skills. Good ethical judgment.
Preferred Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years’ experience in HR administration. Training and mediation skills preferred.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate with or without notice. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand‑held learning device and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions ranging from cool in Winter to extreme heat in the Summer and Fall months, and occasional poor air quality. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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