Human Resources Specialist

An HR Specialist is responsible for managing all human resource procedures for the assigned client-group. The successful candidate will be passionate about recruiting, supporting, and evolving employees through our company’s guidelines and managing processes.

Workforce Planning and Employment

• Implements the organization’s recruiting strategy
• Identifies the hiring needs for client-group and ensures recruitment process runs smoothly
• Oversees the hiring process, which includes coordinating job posts, reviewing resumes, prescreening, and interviewing applicants to identify strong and applicable talent
• Informs job applicants of job duties, responsibilities, benefits, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, etc.
• Processes transfers, promotions, and terminations
• Conducts exit interviews
• Prepares and updates employment records related to hiring, disciplining, transferring, promoting, and terminating
• Enforces consistent progressive disciplinary action

HR Development

• Conducts training and onboarding sessions for client-group
• Develops and administers on-the-job training programs
• Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs
• Maintains records of employee participation in all training and development programs
• Communicates Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees
• Assists with quarterly and annual employee performance reviews
• Identifies, interviews, and maintains files of employees with high potential to encourage upward growth and mobility within the organization
• Creates and executes Development Paths for employees with high potential

Employee and Labor Relations

• Addresses employee grievances by conducting investigations for the client-group
• Oversees engagement programs and other employee relations work
• Manage personal requests for leave and attendance
• Manage employee inquiries regarding payroll
• Conducts site visits and travels to various locations as needed
• Conducts an annual review and update of the new hire and rehire packet to ensure compliance

Safety and Workers' Comp

• Organizes tail-gate meetings as needed and other safety related trainings
• Organizes and coordinates emergency evacuation drills
• Provides first aid as needed
• Conducts injury and illness investigations
• Communicates with workers' comp provider and brokerage firm as needed

Assists with other duties and projects as needed.

Education, Certifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a relevant field.
• HR Certification (i.e. PHR®, SHRM®-CP, etc.) a plus.
• Experience and other training or certification may be substituted for education.

Language

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of labor legislation and payroll processes.
• Strong Computer and Typing Skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal guidance, and quickly adapt to change.

Miscellaneous

• Reports to: Director of Human Resources
• Status: Seasonal position with opportunity to be considered for full time employment.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, over-time, double-time and holidays throughout the duration of our pack season (May to October); this is critical to support the needs of the business and is subject to change. As needed, the HR Specialist may also be reassigned to other facilities throughout the period of employment.