HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Benefits Information This job posting is anticipated to remain open until August 24th, 2026. Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer Overview Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We Are: GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-­art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work for GEO: We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful. Responsibilities Summary: The Human Resources Specialist is a technical specialist who through special knowledge, skill, and experience provides a unique service to the Company. Under limited supervision, provides para-professional support in functional areas of Human Resources (HR) which include recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, employee relations, regulatory reporting requirements, benefits administration and other areas as needed. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Human Resources Specialist supports local recruiting and outreach efforts in coordination with the centralized recruiting team to meet or exceed monthly and annual recruiting targets in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Ensures a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. The Human Resources Specialist engages employees and resolves issues expediently, with professionalism and tact. Escalates concerns as appropriate. Acts as a conduit to provide facility management, Regional HR, and Corporate HR insight into employee concerns. Performs employee onboarding to include data entry into the HR Information system and new employee orientation. Ensures data entered is complete and accurate and employees have a thorough understanding of Company policies and procedures, to include the information included in the employee handbook. The Human Resources Specialist resolves employee personnel inquiries and submits necessary inputs, changes, additions, and deletions into the HR Information System. Reports unusual or unresolved problems to HR Manager for further action. Maintains records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and other related personnel and payroll issues. The Human Resources Specialist processes performance reviews, wage/salary transactions and disciplinary actions in the Company's HR information system in a timely manner and within approval authorization. Processes leaves of actions in the Company's time keeping system and ensures compliance with ADA and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Human Resources Specialist provides guidance to employees on company HR policies and procedures (e.g., Time Off with Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, etc.). May attend hearings as the HR representative. The Human Resources Specialist may compile information to file workers' compensation claims for employees and for the insurance carrier. Prepares routine and special reports by conducting necessary analysis of trends and identifying problem areas where the margin for error is small, and level of importance is high. The Human Resources Specialist provides necessary referral support for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in HR, or higher education degree and one (1) year of related work experience in Human Resources. Good working knowledge and familiarity with HR concepts, practices, procedures, and basic employment laws required. Experience working with an HR Information System preferred. Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism to gain the respect of all employees. Excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required. Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times due to the handling of sensitive and confidential information. Must have proven history of ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Windows, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other computer programs and software normally used by Human Resources. GEO Secured Services #J-18808-Ljbffr GEO Corrections & Detentions