Human Resources Specialist

About Paragon Professional Services Paragon offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to both private- and public-sector clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon’s experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high-quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients’ projects in line with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations. About this position: Human Resources Specialist Location – El Paso, TX The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Assist in maintaining the Disciplinary Matrix to ensure employee disciplinary actions are accurately documented, updated, and tracked consistently. • Maintain and update employee personnel files, medical records, disciplinary documentation, personnel action forms, and training records in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. • Assist in tracking, recording, and maintaining mandatory and supplemental employee training requirements to ensure organizational compliance. • Communicate with employees regarding required training, annual certifications, mandatory tasks, deadlines, and compliance requirements. • Track employee annual training completion and maintain accurate documentation for auditing and reporting purposes. • Administer the company drug testing program, including coordination and documentation of Non-DOT random drug testing procedures. • Assist with maintaining compliance records and ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and current. • Support onboarding and personnel processing activities, including maintaining employee status changes and required HR documentation. • Assist in preparing reports, spreadsheets, and tracking logs related to employee training, compliance, and personnel actions. • Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive Human Resources information at all times. • Provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Manager within the scope of assigned duties. • Perform general Human Resources administrative duties as assigned. Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications • Minimum of 2 years of Human Resources or administrative experience. • Combination of higher education and Human Resources experience totaling at least 2 years. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing. • Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills with attention to detail. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Preferred • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field. • SHRM-CP, PHR, or related Human Resources certification preferred. • Experience supporting government contracts or regulated work environments preferred. Supervisory Responsibilities · This position will not have supervisory responsibilities. DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements · This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions. Necessary Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Work Environment The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Qualifying Factors As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations. Shareholder Preference BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.