HR Specialist I || Columbus, GA

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. • Columbus, GA

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About The Position

The HR Specialist – Level I is responsible for monitoring, tracking, and documenting employee attendance activity in accordance with Company policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This role performs first-level HR administrative functions related to attendance, timekeeping discrepancies, and policy compliance, and escalates attendance violations to HR Management for review and action.

Requirements

• College Degree or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of administrative, HR, or date-entry experience.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Basic understanding of attendance policies and HR procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll, or timekeeping systems.
• Advanced Data-Entry Ability
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite, Outlook, CRM Software
• Able to lift 20-30 lbs
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Coursework or certification in Human Resources (SHRM, HRCI, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor employee attendance points, tardiness, call-outs, early departures, and no-call/no-shows in accordance with Company policy and the CBA.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance records within HRIS and internal tracking systems.
• Identify Level I violations and attendance violations and prepare documentation for HR Manager review.
• Verify attendance exceptions, including approved leave, medical documentation, jury duty, and other CBA-protected absences.
• Coordinate with managers to clarify attendance discrepancies prior to escalation.
• Prepare attendance summaries, reports, and trend analyses for HR leadership.
• Ensure all attendance documentation is complete, timely, and compliant with Company policy.
• Assist in compiling documentation related to counseling notices, warnings, or investigations as directed by HR Management.
• Maintain confidentiality of all employee records and HR documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees with questions regarding attendance policy and point balances.
• Provide clear explanations of attendance policy without interpreting or modifying policy language.
• Support HR investigations by gathering records and factual data only (no determinations).
• Escalate attendance issues meeting Level I thresholds to the HR Manager or HR Assistant Manager.
• Communicate consistently with HR leadership regarding attendance trends or recurring issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level