Human Resources Specialist

Highmark Residential Human Resource Specialist

Because every position is considered critical to Highmark's success and reputation, we take care to employ those who aspire to become the best in their field. Those who succeed at Highmark will do so because they enjoy an empowered, challenging, fulfilling, and financially rewarding workplace!

The Human Resource Specialist assists and supports the Human Resource Department in facilitating HR processes for optimal associate experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

Help you achieve your goals by continuous professional development and regular career progression sessions

Competitive pay for the market

Monthly bonus opportunities for all site associates

30% associate rent discount

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits the 1st of the month following 30 days of full-time employment

Company-provided life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage

Flexible Spending accounts

401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with 4% Highmark match

Professional Certification & Tuition reimbursement

Vacation, Sick and Personal Time off available to use after 90 days

10 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

• Builds a collaborative partnership with hiring managers and educates on Highmark's hiring policies, practices, systems/processes, and facilitates the recruiting and onboarding process.
• Oversee the hiring workflow to ensure proper job postings, assessments, references, offer letters, pre-employment screenings, and onboarding.
• Assists with recruiting initiatives by screening candidates through the use of AI, video interviews, and assessments.
• Accurately enters candidate data into HRIS and follows up on missing/incomplete new hire documentation.
• Assist hiring managers to ensure hiring needs are met and provide guidance in the selection of the best candidate.
• Assist managers in utilizing ATS and HRIS systems
• Assist Talent Manager in developing innovative talent and engagement strategies.
• Provides operational and administrative support to the Human Resources team.
• Interacts with Equifax in responding to unemployment claims
• Maintains accurate HR records on all associates within UKG
• Cross-trains in other HR functional areas
• Commitment to continuous learning to keep up with the changes in employment law within Human Resources and best practices within the apartment industry.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all personnel information.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by Talent Manager or Managers in the HR Department
• Occasional overtime/weekends may be required.

• High school diploma, college degree preferred
• 3 to 5 years of HR administrative experience
• Average proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ulti Pro (UKG) experience, preferred
• iCIMS ATS experience, preferred
• Professional communication skills, verbal and written
• Excellent planning, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong customer service, organizational skills and team player disposition
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Strong time management skills with acute attention to detail
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus