Human Resources Specialist

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Job Title:

Human Resources Specialist Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001259 Number of Openings:

1 Shift:

Any (United States of America) Compensation Details:

SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE. BENEFITS INCLUDE PAID STATE HOLIDAYS, ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE, AND THE STATE OF GEORGIA FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PACKAGE.

Job Description:

Savannah Technical College is seeking a customer-focused, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable Human Resources Specialist to join the Human Resources team. This position performs professional Human Resources work supporting the College's recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, personnel transactions, and compliance functions. The Human Resources Specialist serves as a resource to employees, supervisors, and applicants by providing guidance on Human Resources policies, procedures, and employment-related matters while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) policies, and College procedures. The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Provides professional Human Resources support and exceptional customer service to employees, supervisors, and applicants.

• Coordinates recruitment activities, including preparing job postings, screening applications, scheduling interviews, facilitating the hiring process, and coordinating pre-employment requirements.

• Coordinates new employee onboarding and orientation to ensure a positive onboarding experience.

• Processes personnel actions and maintains employee records within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

• Assists with benefits administration, including new hire enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and employee benefit inquiries.

• Administers employee leave programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, Workers' Compensation, military leave, and other leave programs.

• Interprets and explains Human Resources policies, procedures, and employment regulations to employees and supervisors.

• Assists with employee relations matters by conducting research, gathering documentation, preparing correspondence, and providing guidance to supervisors and employees.

• Supports performance management and positive discipline processes by preparing documentation, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies.

• Maintains personnel files and ensures compliance with records retention requirements.

• Compiles Human Resources reports, performs audits, and assists with compliance reporting.

• Assists with employee recognition, engagement, wellness, and professional development initiatives.

• Develops, updates, and maintains Human Resources forms, procedures, and reference materials.

• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive personnel information.

• Maintains current knowledge of employment laws, Human Resources best practices, and TCSG policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Human Resources diploma from an accredited college or technical school and one (1) year of related Human Resources experience Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

• Two (2) or more years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience.

• Experience in higher education, state government, or a public sector environment.

• Experience using Workday, GA@WORK, or other Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

• Experience administering recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, FMLA, ADA accommodations, Workers' Compensation, and performance management.

• Professional Human Resources certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR). Physical Demands: The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight, up to 25 pounds. Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes. Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and work experience . Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package. Application Deadline: Position considered open until filled. APPLY ONLINE ONLY - Candidates must pass a criminal background check. Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered). Please include your annual salary for each position held. POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION. All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, [email protected] . Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn: Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405. STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel. Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of related experience.--Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.