HR Specialist

Responsibilities

• Maintains personnel files in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Keeps employee records up-to-date by processing employee status changes in timely fashion.
• Processes personnel action forms and assures proper approvals; disseminates approved forms.
• Maintains budget spreadsheet that includes salaries, payroll taxes and fringe allowances.
• Prepares paperwork required to place employee on payroll and establishes personnel file.
• Assists in hiring process by coordinating job posting on Web site, reviewing resumes, performing telephone interviews and reference checks.
• Maintains Employee Handbook with updated resolutions and other pertinent information, as needed.
• Troubleshoots telephone and voice mail system; handles minor repairs and coordinates repairs with technicians when required.
• Provides training for new and current employees on communication systems, including telephone and voice mail.
• Supervises receptionist, delegates projects as appropriate, and assures coverage of switchboard in receptionist’s absence.
• Oversees special events for staff by coordinating committees and schedules, and staying within budget.

• Education and Work Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent with some college or technical school coursework preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of job-related experience, preferably in a human resource department.
• Technical experience, including responsibility for maintaining computer systems
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, especially Excel and Microsoft Word software.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Knowledge of office administration procedures.
• Ability to operate most standard office equipment.
• Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.