Human Resources Specialist

*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Human Resources Specialist to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a B.A. or B.S. degree related to human resources and a minimum of two years of experience in human resources, human services, or another administrative position. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Must have the ability to prioritize as well as multi-task.
• Must be able to promote and encourage a culturally diverse workforce as well as contribute to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
• Experience with Canva preferred.

Physical Demands: Must be able to sit and look at a computer screen for long periods of time. Must be able to move around the building throughout the work day. Must be able to speak for periods of 15-30 minutes. Must be able to file paperwork in file folders for a minimum of 30 minutes and be able to lift 5-10 pounds.

Our Company Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO: 4 Personal Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (35 hours/week)

Responsibilities:

The HR Specialist is responsible for the onboarding and orientation of new staff, the accurate maintenance of personnel files, and assisting with recruitment of staff. In addition, the HR Specialist helps to ensure that the agency’s personnel policies and procedures are followed.

• Receive and respond to all general Human Resources phone calls. Answers questions when possible and route calls to appropriate staff members as necessary.
• Interact with supervisors and managers regarding staff placement.
• Perform reference checks and verify other background information.
• Manage fingerprint databases as an authorized person.
• Make job offers.
• Update applicant tracking system to track candidates throughout the recruiting and hiring process.
• Maintain HRIS and learning management system. Perform initial entry of new hires and update upon transfer, promotion, termination, and other relevant changes.
• Maintain employee files according to federal record-keeping guidelines and ensure all forms are up to date, appropriate and properly affixed to folders.
• Create new employee files upon hire. Ensure new personnel files are complete before being filed into main files.
• Ensure files are retained for terminated employees according to the agency’s record retention policy and any applicable state and federal guidelines. Purge records on a quarterly basis in accordance with the agency’s record retention policy. Prepare files for off-site storage as necessary.
• Prepare new hire packets.
• Attend job fairs. Attend other events to help establish the agency as an “employer of choice” in the social services field.
• Create engaging and informative content for job fairs, HR agency events and other agency events as needed.
• Train and remain current on employment laws.
• Conduct new employee first day orientation. Ensure all new hire paperwork is completed thoroughly and accurately.
• Cross train on other HR functions and procedures.
• May perform other miscellaneous duties as required to ensure efficient operation of the HR department.