Human Resources Specialist
Summary of Position Functions:
Performs complex administrative tasks and provides administrative support to the Human Resources Director. Plans, organizes and develops staff training activities on and off-center.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes and develops staff training activities on and off-center to validate, improve, and maintain staff skills and competencies.
- Reviews PRH and Regional guidelines for staff training requirements and develops annual staff training plans.
- Works with department managers to ensure new hires are acquiring education and skills required to perform their job functions.
- Works with HR Director and department managers to develop and implement a succession plan for high potential staff.
- Works with department managers to identify specific training needs of individual staff.
- Observes staff training sessions, maintains records and prepares reports to evaluate performance of training facilitators and progress of staff.
- Organizes and develops training manuals, reference libraries, and other educational and training materials.
- Gathers, records, and works with managers to ensure all employees training documentation, certifications, etc. are in their personal files and entered into the Training Tracking Systems.
- Assists in recruiting, screening and hiring of off-center staff.
Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. You will perform other job duties as assigned to ensure the organizations on-going needs are being met.
Skills and Competencies:
- Basic understanding of human resource functions
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Manage competing priorities and complete tasks within deadlines; Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Detail Oriented
- Highly motivated, self-starter, can-do attitude
- Demonstrated customer service skills; excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent problem solving and stress management skills
- Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to effectively operate office equipment, and computer programs
Educational Requirements and Experiences:
- Post-secondary degree required. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field Preferred.
- Two years work-related experience
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Benefits:
- Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for employees
- Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Additional Life Insurance, and Other Add-Ons.
- Paid vacation and sick time (2 weeks each, which you will accrue as you work)
- 12 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and July 4th are two-day holidays)
- Free access to our Weight and Cardio Rooms, and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily.
ADA Requirements:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.
Physical Activities:
- Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
- Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
- Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
- Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
- Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
- Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects
Working Conditions:
- Campus and general office setting
- Indoor and outdoor environment
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