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Form of workSmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 19 offices in the U.S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Our specialists develop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future - for our clients, communities and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?
The Detroit office of SmithGroup is looking for a Human Resources Representative to join our team. SmithGroup has been named one of Southeast Michigan's Top Workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for 10 consecutive years!
Working with us, you will:
- Perform benefits and payroll administration to include enrollment of new benefits, claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating information to employees and candidates.
- Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compile reports from database.
- Provide customer service for employees on benefits, payroll, and company policies.
- Track and screen candidate credentials, coordinate interview scheduling.
- Lead the onboarding process of new employees including coordinate and/or conduct new hire orientation, E-Verify, state new hire reporting, new hire training, and entering new hire paperwork into HRIS database.
- Develop and administer various Human Resources plans and procedures for all local personnel.
- Assist firmwide initiatives including the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
- Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
- Design, administer and maintain specific HR-related programs as needed.
- Provide employee relations counseling and serve as a coaching resource.
- Advise operational managers on HR, HR law and employee related issues.
- Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
An ideal candidate has:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business or related field, preferred.
- 5 - 7 years HR-related experience or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong ability to pay attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Sensitivity towards confidential information is a must.
- The ability to set priorities, multitask and work independently.
- Proficiency in HRIS system maintenance and file management in a professional setting; Microsoft Office and strong computer literacy is required.
- Working knowledge of UltiPro and talent management software applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.
SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, including 401(k) and wellbeing resources. We promote a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid options that give our team flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. We also offer paid time off that is immediately available to new hires, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits.
