HR Specialist (NE)

The HR Specialist is responsible for implementing and complying with all Human Resource standards. This position is primarily responsible for the recruiting of hourly and management associates. Additionally, the Specialist assists with communicating and deploying corporate HR initiatives and should have considerable knowledge of principles and practices of recruiting, personnel administration, effective oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. The Field HR Specialist is a management position and typically reports to the Sr. Field HR Manager or Field HR Manager. Essential Functions Analyzes HR data and takes appropriate action to achieve desired business results Ensures that all federal, state, local laws, collective bargaining agreements and corporate HR-related compliance matters are proactively managed, including but not limited to, A.D.A., E.E.O., Aff. Planning, FMLA, Customer Guarantee of Fair Treatment and FAA Ensures that all items on the HR Audit are maintained Coordinates / manages the administration and confidential investigation of all Workers’ Compensation / unemployment issues, Aff. Action, EEO, Sexual Harassment, Guarantee of Fair Treatment, FAA and other employee relations issues Proactively consults with associates, identifies business issues, effectively resolves problems at branch operations, maintains confidentiality with a high level of integrity Coordinates interviews while partnering with branch operations to identify and select the most qualified candidates for open positions; negotiates and finalizes offer letters and employment processes for new hires and promotions Performs all recruiting duties within the guidelines of company policy and government regulations such as EEOC compliance and Aff. Action Plans; makes appropriate application of all company and local policies Coordinates orientation efforts and assists in the training of MIT, Brand, and OJT within the branch Performs general administrative functions including but not limited to employee file maintenance and legal compliance logs Promotes positive union relations and application of CBA Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment Requires 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience Requires 3-4 years of HR Recruiting or related HR Generalist experience; SHRM certification a plus Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with associates Requires strong knowledge of HR technical subjects; proficiency with PeopleSoft HRMS Should be computer literate and have expertise in preparing documents, spreadsheets and presentations Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW) #J-18808-Ljbffr