Human Resources Specialist

Job Summary The HR Specialist supports the HR department by assisting the rest of the HR team in providing excellent customer service to our co‑owners. This position is expected to help ensure operational efficiency of HR services to Meier Supply. Duties & Responsibilities Benefits Administration: Process benefit enrollments, terminations, and changes for all benefit and retirement plans. Ensure accuracy of benefits data transmitted through EDI interfaces from the HRIS to third‑party administrators. Reconcile benefit billing statements and support brokers/TPAs with required documentation. Possess basic understanding of all benefit plans to answer routine questions for co‑owners, candidates, etc. HR Records & Compliance: Maintain electronic personnel files in compliance with federal and state employment laws. Process I‑9 documentation, E‑Verify compliance, and employment verification requests. Ensure all branch locations have proper and current HR/legal postings. Provide clerical support to the HR department (scanning, reconciling, etc.). Post job openings, coordinate interview scheduling, applicant communication, and background checks. Schedule new‑hire orientation sessions and manage any deviations in schedule. Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date job descriptions and act as liaison between new hires and HR. Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) – upload training, assign courses, track completion, run compliance reports. Support HRIS data entry, updates, and reporting; maintain accurate records in Predictive Index (PI). Employee Support & Communication: Serve as first‑line support for general HR questions in the HR ticketing system. Support HR communications, announcements, and recognition initiatives. Assist in HR‑related event and training logistics. Schedule Typical office hours Monday‑Friday; 40 hours a week. Benefits Competitive pay includes base wages plus generous performance bonuses. Paid‑time‑off and holiday pay. Comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans – the company pays 75% of premiums for employees plus family members. Company‑paid life insurance and disability benefits. Excellent retirement benefits through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a 401(k) retirement plan. Employee recognition events and perks (holiday parties, ESOP events, company lunches, gift cards, etc.). Compensation Competitive pay based on experience. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s in HR, Psychology, or Business preferred. 1 year of HR experience preferred. SHRM‑CP preferred; willingness to obtain SHRM‑CP credential within 6 months of hire required. MUST have excellent computer skills – advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. HRIS experience (Paylocity, ADP, Paychex) preferred but not required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multi‑task and adapt to changing priorities. Team player willing to help others. Prioritizes customer service to ensure the HR department delivers excellence to others. #J-18808-Ljbffr