Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title

Human Resources Specialist

Department

Human Resources

Reports To

Manager, Human Resources

Supervises

n/a

Classification

Exempt/Salaried

Overview

The Human Resources Specialist is a professional in the field that will assist with day to day operations of the HR Department. The main responsibilities include recruiting, responding to employee inquiries, maintain employee records, and onboarding new employees and contract staff.

Responsibilities

1. Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using online sources, networking, job fairs, advertisements, staffing firms, or employee referrals.
2. Review and evaluate employment applications match applicants with job requirements.
3. Interview qualified job applicants and make a hiring selection or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
4. Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.
5. Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to secure temporary employees, based on departmental needs.
6. Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
7. Schedule and conduct new employee orientations.
8. Prepare employment documents or perform data entry for events such as hiring, termination, leaves of absence, position/pay changes, etc.
9. Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks, directories or various forms.
10. Respond to and process employee queries in a timely and professional manner
11. Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
12. Handle all confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
13. Assist with organizing and coordinating company events, meetings, and conferences.
14. Complete any other tasks as assigned by management.

Required Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of work experience as an HR Specialist or HR Generalist
• Hands-on experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) required, preferably ADP Workforce Now.
• Familiarity with full cycle recruiting

Competencies

• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, and selection
• Solid understanding of Employment Law and appropriate regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency in Spanish, highly desirable.
• Proficiency in professional communication to collaborate effectively with coworkers and other departments.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a team player.
• Capacity to quickly learn required skills, such as basic office equipment and selected company software programs.

Work Environment

The work environment for the position includes enclosed offices.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of the position include walking, standing, reaching, and sitting, on a regular basis; ability to enter text or data via keyboard into a computer; ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or sounds.

It is the policy of Imperial Star to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Imperial Star will not discriminate against any qualified associate or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. The Company supports the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If any employee believes that accommodation of a disability is necessary to perform the essential functions of a position, the employee must notify the Company of this in writing within a reasonable amount of time after the employee knows or reasonably should have known of the need for accommodation.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The equal employment opportunity policy of Imperial Star provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

At-Will Statement

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Imperial Star may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

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