Human Resources Specialist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations. Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork. Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software. Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns. Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements. Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities. Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate. Schedule or conduct new employee orientations. Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures. Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms. Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications. Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed. Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills. Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals. Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues. Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports. Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs. Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs. Administer employee benefit plans. Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees. Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes. Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants. Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to secure temporary employees, based on departmental needs. Evaluate recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards, recommending revisions, as needed. Evaluate selection or testing techniques by conducting research or follow-up activities and conferring with management or supervisory personnel. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND 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 ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: 2700 Commerce Street La Crosse, WI. 54601 Mail a Rsum: 2700 Commerce Street La Crosse, WI. 54601 E-Mail a Rsum: [email protected] Apply Online: www.orcind.com Fax a Rsum: 608-781-1464 Call For Appointment: 608781-7727, ext. 304 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.