HR SPECIALIST

Benefits Information 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 Equal Opportunity Employer Responsibilities Efficiently support recruiting and outreach efforts to meet or exceed recruiting targets. Ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. Assist in the administration and/or tracking of employee development training. Provide insight into employee concerns and resolve issues expediently. Perform employee onboarding (including data entry, new employee orientation, ensuring employees thoroughly understand company policies and procedures). Maintain records of insurance coverage, retirement plans and personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations and payroll issues. Process leaves of absence and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Provide employees with guidance on company HR policies and procedures (e.g., Time Off with Pay and Tuition Reimbursement). Prepare routine and special reports by conducting analysis of trends and identifying problem areas where the margin for error is small and level of importance is high. Provide referral support for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Qualifications 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. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older. Must be a United States Citizen. Must pass a background check and drug screen. Physical Requirements Frequently: walk, stand, sit. Occasionally: lift or carry up to 60 lbs.; push or pull up to 60 lbs.; bend or stoop; reach above shoulder level. #J-18808-Ljbffr The GEO Group, Inc.