Human Resources Specialist

KenCrest – A Premier Employer
Do you have a special skill and passion for supporting people?
Do you believe that we are better together by including everyone?
Join the KenCrest team to fulfill your "WHY" and enjoy a generous benefits package! We offer eligible employees:

• Medical/Dental
• Life/AD&D
• Disability
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

Please see the KenCrest website for additional details.
The Human Resources Specialist will assist with the delivery and implementation of various HR Department day-to-day and strategic initiatives in support of department and agency goals and objectives. This position serves as a subject matter expert on various aspects of Human Resources and represents the HR Department by participating in interdepartmental initiatives and projects including but not limited to I-9 management, training and assisting management in job transfers, promotions, and payroll changes and all employment verification requests. The Human Resources Specialist will also oversee the management of FMLA and non-FMLA leave of absences and unemployment compensation claims, as well as additional assigned responsibilities within the department.
Some Essential Functions of the Position:

• Management of the leave and accommodation process including developing processes, maintaining employee communication and follow up, tracking leaves, and other tasks as needed.
• Oversee and review employee relations and disciplinary actions for programs.
• Coordinate the FMLA and Non-FMLA leaves of absences process – includes sending letters and forms, collect medical documentation, maintain files and track timelines, etc.
• Respond to unemployment claims by providing needed information and documentation and attending hearings when applicable.
• Complete requests for employment verification and references requests.
• I-9 Management including training and overseeing semi-annual audits.
• Conduct training with new supervisors on the performance management process.
• Assist supervisors with and/or prepare all payroll change forms, including staff pay rate changes, job transfers, promotions, status changes, one time payments, and removals from payroll.
• Track probationary periods and notify supervisors when evaluations are due.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Human Resources or a related field, required.
• 3-5 plus years of experience in an HR capacity, required.
• Professional HR certification, preferred.
• Ability to travel to various KenCrest sites as necessary in PA, DE and CT.
• Knowledge of government regulations as they apply to compensation programs and operations.
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel and HRIS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to make presentations to all levels of management staff.

We are requiring all new team members to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine*, except where a reasonable medical or religious accommodation can be granted. Should you be offered and accept a position with KenCrest, you will be required to provide your proof of vaccination in the form of your CDC vaccination card as part of the pre-employment onboarding process.
KenCrest is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

AD&D insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Employee assistance program, 403(b)