Responsibilities:

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications. Provide facilitation of HR related trainings to staff as needed.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires applicant references, background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Assists with the development, coordination and implementation of employee recognition programs, on-boarding programs, job description development, etc.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any HR issues that may arise.
• Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
• Organize quarterly and annual employee performance reviews.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Obtain Security Clearance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related law, regulations and best practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS (Paylocity) and talent management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Five plus years of experience in human resources positions.
• SHRM-CP a plus.
• Experience in Paylocity preferred.