Human Resources Specialist

# Human Resources Specialist Hot Job Chipley, FL 32428## Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level High School/GEDTravel Percentage None Category Human  Resources## Description
** POSITION SUMMARY
** Responsible for providing support to the Human Resources Manager in functional areas of a human resources department, which may include but not limited to recruitment, onboarding/orientation, personnel records maintenance, payroll, benefits administration, etc.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Provide administrative support through recruitment process.
* Coordinate drug screenings and background checks for employees.
* Perform onboarding, orientation, and new hire processing.
* Maintain personnel files, including medical files, I-9s, and confidential files and appropriate retention and destruction guidelines.
* Assist in the administration of benefit plans (medical, dental, life, disability insurance) and retirement plan (401k) to ensure compliance with all laws and company policies.
* Inputs new employee information, terminations, and employee changes into HRIS and Benefits system.
* Coordinates and organizes open enrollment communications and election process.
* Assists in the administration of Cobra, Short Term Disability leave and Family Medical Leave to ensure compliance and consistency with all government regulations.
* Assist in reporting, maintaining and monitoring workers compensation case files; follow up on open claims.
* Assist in compiling and preparing reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities.
* Track, maintain, and monitor HR data and provide necessary reports as needed.
* Assist in the implementation of company policies throughout the organization.
* Support internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
* Serve as a liaison between brokers, and retirement and payroll vendors.
* Assist in HR Audits for proper compliance and accuracy.
* Carry out other HR related administrative duties as assigned by management.
** SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
*** Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
* Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.
* Highly motivated, engaged, results oriented and committed individual who has an interest and background in Human Resources.
* A strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
* Ability to establish a high level of trust and credibility in the organization; confidentiality and discretion are essential.
* Must have the capability to effectively multi-task.
* Exude a high level of professionalism and positive attitude.
* Understanding of principles and practices of applicable state and federal employment laws preferred.
* Capacity for listening, dealing with confrontation, and overcoming objections.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Works with the team; contributes to positive team environment; welcomes feedback.
* Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Accepts and adapts to frequent change.
* Works with integrity and ethically; supports organization’s culture, goals, and values.
* May perform light office duties including but not limited to filing, making copies, and scanning.## Qualifications
** EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
** Associate’s Degree preferred;
Three to five years’ Human Resources experience and/or training and development; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Experience with HRIS management systems.
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
** Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Regularly required to sit, talk, or listen.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** WORK ENVIRONMENT
** The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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* ** This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.*
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