HR Specialist

Job Summary:

Due to business expansion, Parker Corporate Services is hiring a Human Resources Specialist to support our HR team!

This position will assist the HR Manager and Chief Operating Officer with HR functions and processes. The candidate will also work autonomously to help manage employee benefits, company policies, employee records, new hire onboarding, workplace injury, unemployment, and protected leave.

• Respond timely to notices from the Employment Security Department regarding employment separations and benefit charging notices; file required documentation with the Employment Security Department regarding unemployment claims.
• Represent Parker Corporate Services in unemployment hearings.
• Prepare job offers for employees as requested by management; assist in new hire set up.
• Reconcile benefit invoices each month to ensure accuracy.
• Review Modifications of Job Offers for accuracy; log and process MOJOs.
• Initiate and track all leave requests, such as FMLA, WA PFML, Military Leave, jury duty, etc.; ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Coordinate with HR Manager and benefits broker for open enrollment, yearly renewal, legal compliance, and plan participation.
• Assist with benefits administration to include running monthly reports for eligibility offers, create work events to enroll eligible employees on ADP, process benefit waivers, and benefits terminations for ACA compliance.
• Review termination paperwork to ensure accuracy; process terminations on ADP; rescind terminations when requested by management.
• Assist with annual OSHA 300A Summary posting and reporting procedures to appropriate government agencies.
• Assist in filing EEO-1 data annually.
• Revise or create HR forms per HR Manager instructions.
• Stay up to date on trending HR practices and legislation changes.
• Perform special projects as assigned by HR Manager or COO.
• Update and maintain HR procedures as needed.
• Update and maintain employee confidential and personnel files.
• Other tasks as assigned.

At least 1 year of experience in the HR or administrative field. At least one year of experience in customer service.

HS Diploma/GED Equivalency required. Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.

Certificate in Human Resources (SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.) preferred but not required.

• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Adobe, and word processing programs.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Attention to detail and high organization skills.
• Ability to deal with internal and external customers and to ensure compliance with fair employment practices and perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a timely courteous and professional manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and able to identify problems using critical thinking skills.