Human Resources Specialist Job Description
Human resources specialist
provides counsel and advice to employees and managers on company policies and procedures and applicable local, state and federal laws.
Human Resources Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Work requires knowledge of basic communications, research and mathematical principles normally acquired through a high school education
Supports and/or leads routine employee relations issues and raises complex issues to the attention of direct leader for guidance and direction
Manage and maintain organizational structures in SAP (reporting structures, job titles and catalogue, job grades, ) and ensure highest data quality in the system
Prepare and create standard reports update personnel records to ensure smooth processes for the annual SCORE and salary round other statistics and reports
Build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with managers
Manage Spartanburg communication tools including the development and maintenance of the site specific communications portal (aLive, Blog, Bulletin Boards)
Manage Community Relations and Campus Events/Activities
Provide general administrative support to HR Department to include duties such as filing, sorting mail, coding invoices, and ordering supplies distribution and tracking of material including Service Awards
Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees during new hire orientation
Provides full Generalist support to Region and/or line Business Units
Human Resources Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Human Resources Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PHR, SHRM, SPHR, HR, CP, USA, HRCI, SME, CV, SES
Education for Human Resources Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the human resources specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Human Resources, Education, Graduate Education, Business, Management, Graduate, Communication, Business/Administration, Department of Education, Human Resources Management
Skills for Human Resources Specialist
Desired skills for human resources specialist include:
Authorized company representatives
Company policies and procedures
Explanations from superiors
Averages and reconciliation
Percentages
Ratios
Employees are to request clarification
Principles
Applicable local
Practices
Desired experience for human resources specialist includes:
Handles recruitment fortemporary staffing to reduce costs and attract diversity candidates
Oversee and assist in the ongoing compliance with the Performance Counseling Policy
Schedule and administer Exit Interviews for associates separating from the company
Work closely with the Human Resources staff to help ensure positive employee relations through fair and consistent administration of human resource policies and procedures within the facility
Coordinate and research legal issues with HR Manager to bring to resolve
Handle incoming phone calls or in-person visits from associates relating to current concerns, take notes, research matters and follow-up as needed
Human Resources Specialist Examples
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Human Resources Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of human resources specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for human resources specialist
- Coordinate questions for HRBP team with COE mailboxes
- Provide calendar support for required meetings
- Support HRBPs with Talent Management and Succession Planning activities
- Provides administrative support for HR Core Team events and meetings (Town Halls, All Hands, Core Team off-sites, and other meetings as assigned)
- Operates as the Liaison with the Technology Data Reporting team for the HRBP Domain
- Supports HRBP Domain Director with budget and staffing plan management, working in partnership with Finance
- Serves as a back-up for other HR Specialists in HRBP Domain as needed
- Provides support on projects and initiatives as assigned
- Answer inquiries from various customers internally and externally
- Log and update inquiries, issue resolution, and status into workflow tracking system in a timely manner
Qualifications for human resources specialist
- Familiarity with Human Resources, policies, labor laws and compliance
- Bachelors Degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job and/ or relevant years of experience
- 2-5 years experience in Human Resources is strongly preferred
- Consult with other areas within the library on issue resolution as needed and answer policy questions
- Input data in the various HR systems ensuring accuracy and data integrity
- Initiate background verifications with the vendor
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of human resources specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for human resources specialist
- Conducts and/or supports investigations into claims of potential harassment and discrimination
- Investigates and drafts responses for external complaints and charges to defend the Company’s position and interests
- Maintain up to date and accurate home office, overseas and project employee personnel files
- Ensure HRIS transactions, including pay changes, status changes, terminations, resignations, are appropriately recorded/updated in Oracle system
- Maintain the entry and accuracy of all employee data in HRIS (ADP)
- Perform complex HR duties in order to create job requisitions
- Act as liaison between hiring managers and compensation department to post positions, process hires, and perform salary recommendations in accordance with Duke Policy
- Consult with managers, providing guidance and education on appropriate compliance
- Perform a variety of specialized, complex activities in the coordination of Human Resources for a large department with a strong emphasis on proactive problem resolution and departmental communications
- Research and respond to issues
Qualifications for human resources specialist
- A bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in human resources
- Requires effective oral and written communications skills, excellent interpersonal skills and computer literacy
- Gainsharing Payouts
- Proficiency in SAP and HR/Payroll systems
- Ability to lead and support change (IPCP)
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations or business administration or directly related human resources generalist experience
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Our company is hiring for a human resources specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for human resources specialist
- Provides support such as preparing correspondences, forms and reports, arranging meetings, composing regular correspondences, processing confidential reports and documents, filing electronic and hard copy, tracking deadlines, and taking minutes as needed
- Support new employee onboarding process and programs
- Assuming an active role in respect to health and safety in the administration of the internal re-integration program
- Supporting our recruiting activity filling positions as assigned
- Provide coaching on routine issues related to policy and procedures
- Develop consultative and tactical partnerships within the organization
- Provide support to management in areas related to employee concerns, problem resolution and HR tools and systems
- Work with HR and business management in implementing recognition programs that promote corporate values and enhance employee retention
- Researches information for curriculum development, training programs, classes, and workshops
- Assists with training plan design and existing plan enhancements
Qualifications for human resources specialist
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, management, finance, business or related field preferred
- Exposure to a manufacturing environment, including experience working in a union environment preferred
- Knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including knowledge of federal/state employment and benefit laws is a plus
- Capable of handling multiple tasks and working in a fast paced environment
- A team-oriented focus including outstanding customer service skills and respect for diversity
- Must possess excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a human resources specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for human resources specialist
- Answer incoming telephone calls, direct to HR staff as appropriate, respond to voice mail messages
- Assist with employee orientation
- Assist employees with tax information changes
- Provide support to HR personal
- Ensure departmental compliance with federal and state minimum wage, overtime, child-labor and record-keeping laws by reviewing and processing law changes and maintaining annual compliance systems
- Manage state and federal reporting for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and services to English Language Learners (ELLs)
- Support the annual review and updating of the Employee Handbook
- Training Liaison for the New York office for Bain’s Global Training Programs and work with NY Training Partner to manage programs locally
- Work with any employees going on leaves of absence (ie
- Manage educational leaves of absence, including setting up tuition arrangements with schools, processing tuition payments and drafting offers to return
Qualifications for human resources specialist
- BA or BS required plus a minimum of 2-4 years human resource experience
- A minimum of 4 years' previous recruitment experience and a minimum of 2 years' generalist experience
- Previous working experience in the Energy, Engineering or Construction industry highly advantageous
- High level of attention to detail and time management skills
- Fluency in English is a requirement and proficiency in Spanish is advantageous
- Availability to travel is a requirement of the position
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Our growing company is looking for a human resources specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for human resources specialist
- Act as HR information source for colleagues Internal and External Auditors
- Ability to work well with individuals and a commitment to organizational goals
- This field demands skills that people may have developed elsewhere- teaching, supervising, and volunteering, among others
- Enhance the employment brand through all channels (web, social media, career fairs, university relations)
- Interface and communicate with employees at all levels of the organization in a professional manner
- Manage calendars and coordinate events
- Respond to internal business inquiries
- Deliver outstanding, in person employee facing customer service through positive and friendly associate interactions
- Represent the UK, Ireland and Nordic on the Talent Acquisition specialist team across Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
- Updates and maintains employee data in HRIS, variety of confidential and sensitive electronic and hard copy records and files
Qualifications for human resources specialist
- Detail oriented and accurate in execution, ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs to document processes, prepare and update documents, presentations, and spreadsheets as required
- Maintain personnel records
- Associates Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Human Resources required
- 1- 3 years of HR related experience in multiple areas such as payroll, employee HRIS and reporting, sourcing and selection, employment law, employee relations, compensation and benefits, Will consider Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field in lieu of experience
- Previous experience working in an HRIS system required to include data entry, entering New Hires in the system maintaining employee information, direct experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred