Human Resources Benefits/Training Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Position Description

The Human Resources (HR) Benefits/Training Specialist will work within the Human Resources Department to maintain the agencys employee records, coordinate, execute and file training records. The Benefits/Training Specialist will oversee and conduct learning and development initiatives for the employees. The HR Benefits/Training Specialist will assist the HR Director with other HR matters to ensure compliance. The HR Benefits/Training Specialists reports to the HR Director.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain personnel files, including files for terminated employees, to ensure compliance with State of Tennessee and Federal Department of Labor and other Federal employment agencies laws and regulations
• Coordinate training and maintain training files, which includes verifying completion, copying as needed, and filing in appropriate location
• Maintain the confidentiality of information related to people supported, staff and Agency files
• Support day-to-day HR operations and administrative functions
• Assist with applicant work history and personal reference verifications, as needed
• Assist in completion of onboarding or orientation for new hires, which includes various training
• Coordinate and track employee training and development activities
• Assist with preparation of annual survey and any other surveys or audits as necessary
• Assist with the planning and execution of Agency events with other Human Resources staff
• Support benefits administration, including FMLA, STD, etc. including enrollments and updates
• File documents into supported persons files, as needed
• Cross train within the Human Resources Department as needed for back-up
• Attend training sessions as required or requested
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and organizational information
• Follow Agency policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and any operation guides
• Provides Leadership Development by overseeing and conducting JICLs learning and development initiatives
• Identifies skills gaps, designs/implements training programs
• Assist with fundraising and other events as requested
• Treat person supported with respect at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

Other Functions

• Assist with Fire and other emergency drills
• Assist other departments with administrative work if needed
• Actively participate in Agency committees, as assigned

Required Skills

• High level of integrity
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Superior analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to coach, train/teach staff and persons supported
• Excellent technical skills (Microsoft products, including Excel and Word, preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and planning skills

Work Environment/Conditions

The physical environment requires the employee to be able to sit, stand and walk for periods of time, which vary. The working environment requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and may require traveling to events, meetings or training sessions. Position is full-time, non-exempt position based on a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferably BS in Human Resources
• Three or more (3+) years paid experience in the field of office or administrative work, Human Resources or Training preferred
• Class D Driver license for State of Tennessee