Human Resources Specialist

Job Description Summary:

Accomplishes day-to-day human resource functions for the Agency. Prepares reports used for internal and/or external human resource requirements.  Performs the following duties directly.

In This Opportunity You Will Get To:

• Provides information to employees on all aspects related to human resources.
• Prepares, coordinates, and forwards human resource reports, when requested.
• Maintains accurate and complete data in the Agency’s Great Plains Human Resources Module.
• Maintains personnel files, including storage and maintenance of key documents in electronic format.  
• Accomplishes yearly review and accomplishes actions to correct/update files, such as background checks. 
• Ensures required documentation is included in files and makes request for missing and supportive information.
• Contributes to the completion of organizational projects & goals.
• Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.

• Applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.

• Communicates on complex or sensitive issues or drafts such responses for supervisor or manager

• Partner with HR Manager to develop appropriate human resource plans in support of key business needs in a dynamic environment and develop / implement appropriate change management plans as required.

• Maintain, coordinate, monitor and report HR trends and issues within scope of work.

• Promotes agency by attending career fairs.
• Assists in monitoring employee performance evaluation system.  Notifies supervisors when evaluations are due.
• Accomplishes media advertisements to fill open positions within the Agency.  Receives, reviews and distributes resumes and applications.
• Accomplishes internal/external postings on open positions within the Agency.
• Completes applicant’s reference checks during the hiring process and makes the job offer, after coordination with the appropriate department.
• Processes employee status change requests.
• Accomplishes purchase orders and directs actions through the payroll department.
• Complies with FMLA, COBRA and HIPAA requirements.
• Ensures human resource activities are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws governing businesses.
• Coordinate the recruitment and selection process for both internal and external hires, ensuring compliance with all applicable contractual, legal, and policy-related requirements. Post jobs, source and screen candidates, and participate in interviews with hiring managers and others, as appropriate. Coordinate the pre-employment processes, including preparing offer recommendations, extending job offers, and facilitating pre-employment drug and background screens. Provide feedback to hiring team, as appropriate.
• Will be required to travel in order to attend meetings, training, or conduct business off site.  Must have a valid driver's license and meet agency underwriting standards if driving on agency business.  Not required to transport clients.
• Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
• Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions.

• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope & complexity.

• Develops, promotes and practices teamwork in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum of three years of human resource required. 

General application of concepts & principles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, sit and walk.  The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel.  The employee is required to be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and be able to obtain a license, therefore.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TFI Family Services, Inc. is a leading child welfare agency providing experience, compassion, quality services and care. Our strength as an organization lies in the fact that we do what is best for children and families. TFI continues to create new resources and develop innovative solutions as we work to meet the needs of families and children.

We provide various types of services to the community including foster and kinship care, domestic and international adoption, counseling support and education, TIPS-MAPP training and visitation and exchange centers.

TFI Family Services is the parent company providing services in Kansas and Nebraska. We expanded our service area through our affiliates: TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma and Texas Family Initiative in Texas. Pathway Family Services is an affiliate in Kansas offering additional services to youth and families.

TFI Family Services, Inc and affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

We are committed to diversity in its leadership and staff and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQI individuals, and people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

All inquiries and applications will be kept confidential. Applications will be reviewed and eligible candidates will be contacted about interviews. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis; we expect to receive resumes from many qualified applicants and therefore highly recommend submission as soon as possible.

Based on the hiring criteria involved with this position, background checks will be conducted if selected for employment. This includes, but not limited to: Fingerprinting, MVR, KBI, CANIS and drug screening.

For more information about our company and what we do, please visit us at:

TFI Family Services, Inc.