What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist position at MONROE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY?
Job Details
The Human Resources Specialist, under the general direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer, is responsible for completing a variety of tasks to support the daily operation of the HR department. These duties include administering the Authoritys Human Resources and personnel policies, overseeing the recruitment, hiring and onboarding processes, employee relations, benefit administration, health and safety as well as ensuring compliance with labor laws.
Education, Training and Licensing Credentials:
Minimum of Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Personnel Management or related field with a minimum of two (2) years experience working in Human Resources. Proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge of HRIS is a plus.
Other Competencies and Abilities:
- Strong working knowledge of HR functions and procedures.
- Ability to help develop, implement, support, and review all HR department initiatives, policies, procedures, and systems.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Aptitude for critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making.
- Strength of character, ethics, and commitment, and reliability.
- HR Credentials (e.g. PHR from the HR Certification Institute) desired/preferred.
Ability to work in a complex, detail-oriented, deadline structured, busy organization. The following physical and mental abilities are required: frequent lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, must be able to hear, frequent sitting/standing/walking, ability to communicate effectively in person and/or phone, the ability to read, analyze and interpret information, ability to write correspondence and procedures, ability to maintain records, ability to remain impartial during investigative procedures, ability to define and solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, ability to influence others. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and such other applications if/when required. Ability to be trained and successfully complete other computer training as required. Valid drivers license, proof of current automobile insurance and driving record determined by the Authoritys insurance carrier to be eligible for coverage if required as part of positions duties.
