Human Resources Specialist/ (Bilingual)

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for the administration and supporting the full Onboarding process and the new hire system. The Specialist is the point of contact for Onboarding and Pre-employment inquiries. Specific tasks include processing employment paperwork, background checks, E-Verify, I-9 review and compliance, new hire questions, and ensuring each new employee is set up correctly in the HRIS system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Review all new hire paperwork for accuracy and ensure that all necessary forms have been received

· Process the data from the new hire paperwork into the HRIS system

· Correct all Onboarding issues, such as corrections, into the HRIS system

· Review and audit the Federal form I-9 and complete the I-9 checklist to reflect all corrections necessary

· Partner/Communicate with the hiring manager regarding the status of the new hire paperwork and follow up as necessary to ensure all corrections are made timely and accurately

· Monitor/Ensure each new hire’s starting wage complies with applicable Federal and State wage and hour laws

· Work on special projects as needed

· Communicate with employees when necessary to confirm the information submitted is accurate or to request information and documentation to satisfy work eligibility requirements

· Assists in other HR employment activities as assigned

Experience And Qualifications

· 2-3 years HR administration

· Onboarding experience preferred but not required

· Must be highly organized with keen attention to detail

· Exceptional follow-through skills

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment

· Previous experience in a role that required a high level of confidentiality

· Experience with new hire processing to include I-9 compliance preferred

Education And / Or Experience

· Bachelor's Degree Required

· Or Experience as a HR clerk or Specialists

Language Skills

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as Federal form I-9, new hire policies, pre-employment requirements, employment eligibility based on specific customer contracts, etc.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

· Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
· Bilingual: English and Spanish Required