Human Resource Specialist

General Purpose Under general supervision, assist employees and the Human Resources (HR) team in delivering a full spectrum of HR services, including recruitment, payroll, leave management, onboarding, employee transactions, and possibly safety or other related areas. Serve as a resource for employees and answer general HR questions. Process personnel information and handle highly confidential material. Respond promptly and professionally to the needs of internal and/or external customer requests or questions. Front-facing role supporting employees, customers, and contractors. May provide backup support to other administrative positions. Job Duties and ResponsibilitiES - Assist department and/or office staff, performing any combination of clerical duties including answering phones, checking in/out contractors, filing, sorting, receiving, classifying, reconciling and summarizing documents and information - Perform recruiting activities for the location such as resume screening, scheduling interviews, reference checks, background check/testing completion, etc. - Act as backup Administer for payroll processing (e.g., tracking, auditing, transmitting, and correcting payroll transactions) - Assist with or facilitate the new hire onboarding process - Serve as a liaison to employees with employee benefits questions; assist with new hire benefit enrollment and open enrollment - Facilitate leave management to ensure smooth transactions between employees, leave management system, payroll, and benefits - Respond to HR inquiries either directly to the requested party or provide background information for HR management team members regarding the inquiry - Maintain various records, spreadsheets, logs, etc.Compile and generate regular and special reports using established formats and procedures, i.e. Plant Production downtime and tracking reports in Excel and Power BI. - Maintain required employment law postings in assigned location - Support employee engagement process and actively participate in/plan/recommend employee recognition or appreciation events - Coordinate training activities; ensure that new hire and employee training is completed in a timely manner and attend monthly DairyU coordinator meetings - Schedule and organize onsite, off-site, or virtual meetings; prepare materials for meetings - The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required Education and Experience - High school diploma or equivalent - Undergraduate degree and/or human resource course work preferred - 1 to 3 years of human resource experience preferred - Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment Great opportunity for recent grad or individual seeking to grow in the HR field! Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws Able to discreetly handle sensitive/confidential employee information Able to maintain confidentiality of information Able to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness in executed tasks Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills) Able to multi-task and organize own work activities Must b