Human Resource Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex and/or sensitive matters to appropriate senior-level HR staff or Chief Operating Officer.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provides clerical support to the Infrastructure Core department.
• May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and communicating directly with UFR s Finance Department and/or Paychex.
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave.
• Develop and implement HR policies and structures throughout the organization.
• Conducts and assists with new hire orientation and onboarding processes.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, etc.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide staff meetings, all-staff retreats, and more.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of two years experience in HR.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices to maintain compliance preferred.
• Knowledge of trends, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law is preferred.
• Commitment to intersectional social justice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Google Suite and related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s human resource information systems (HRIS), talent management systems, and similar computer applications.
• Experience in fostering a workplace culture centering on diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
• A demonstrated commitment to social and racial justice issues and understanding of challenges facing immigrant communities, communities of color, and low-and moderate-income families, and an interest in deepening your commitment to economic, racial, and gender justice.

Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000 annually depending on experience and location.