HR SPECIALIST

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs various routine to complex Human Resources duties, i.e., administrative responsibilities, coordination and initiation of Human Resources initiatives; monitors/maintains assigned responsibilities; works with internal/external customers; researches, compiles and analyzes data as required; inputs departmental data into computer systems; works closely with vocational personnel; answers inquiries from service agencies; verifies employment; interviews, hires, and processes employment related documentation. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.     Exercises judgment and discretion on a normal and recurring basis in the day-to-day performance of duties; requires optimum integrity due to frequency and level of internal and external contacts, to include the degree of exposure to confidential data; assists employees with questions related to their employment needs;

2.     Performs routine to complex HR related tasks as required or assigned; prepares employee files, to include data input and retrieval; advertising and hiring of all ORC-Wisconsin positions; recruits, schedules, and interviews candidates for employment and processes employment related documents; orients employees on insurance and other benefit information; assists in explaining Company rules and regulations; assists production management/employees with handbook and policy interpretation; serves as management advisor on employee disciplinary issues which may lead up to discharge and layoffs in Texas; may assist in the Company’s Worker’s Compensation, FMLA, ADA and other Human Resources responsibilities;

3.     Assists with NISH related efforts and initiatives; assists with Environmental Health and Safety efforts as assigned;

4.     Conducts data research and compiles statistical reports as requested; coordinates and arranges meetings and prepares agendas; 

5.     Must adhere to, follow, and assist in enforcing all safety procedures, i.e., lock-out/tag-out; report safety concerns and use appropriate PPE as required; 

6.     Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

 

A four (4) year degree is required in a related field or an associates degree and two (2) or more years of experience performing similar duties; requires strong organizational, analytical, verbal, written and interpersonal skills; must be customer (internal/external) oriented and possess strong knowledge and/or ability to learn HR policies and practice, i.e., Worker’s Compensation, EEO, ADA; must work and contribute effectively in a team environment and frequently interface with other departments to achieve goals; may require the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in Spanish (TX).