HR Specialist

About the company:

Our leading client in the NFP company is looking for a HR Specialist to join their accounting and finance team.

Why Work Here:

• Strong medical / dental / vision
• Short term / long term disability cover
• Reporting into the CFO – High visibility
• Strong growth potential
• 43B Plan
• Strong mission statement

HR Specialist Responsibilities:

• Assist with all internal and external HR-related matters.
• Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures.
• Recommend strategies to motivate employees.
• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks and issuing employment contracts.
• Investigate complaints brought forward by employees.
• Coordinate employee development plans and performance management.
• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
• Manage the organization’s employee database and prepare reports.
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
• Assist with budget monitoring and payroll.
• Develop processes and network that accelerates the hiring onboard of new employees in order to meet the company’s rapid growth.
• Administer human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.
• Develop personnel policies and procedures to be documented in an employee handbook.
• Develop and implement the compensation programs; including salary structures of discretionary bonus and sales commission structures; monitors performance evaluation programs and revise as necessary.
• Serve as benefits administrator to include health care, vacation, 401K benefits, and claims resolution.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulation concerning employment practices.
• Design and maintain human resource records.
• Organize and implement employee orientation, training and employee exit procedures.
• Monitor employee safety, welfare, wellness and health programs
• Design and implement performance management system inclusive of performance against goals and periodic performance reviews and documentation thereof.

Education and Work Experience

• A bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of Human Resources experience or,

• A Master’s degree in HR Management preferred and 2 years of experience in the HR field

• Bilingual –Spanish Language a requirement

• Paylocity experience is a plus
• Benefits experience