HR Specialist (Hiring)

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia•Kennewick, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role facilitates the recruitment, screening, interviewing, and hiring processes for the Agency. It involves collecting and interpreting employment and reference records, and partnering with the Payroll Specialist to manage time-sensitive benefits and payroll information. The HR Specialist also collaborates with Human Resource staff to conduct employee orientation programs, which may include onboarding, benefits, and payroll. A key responsibility is the accurate, organized filing and safeguarding of hiring and personnel records, alongside active participation in the HR team to promote agency initiatives and maintain legally compliant HR processes. The role also requires safely operating motor vehicles for company business.

Requirements

Very detail-oriented
Proven commitment to confidentiality in the workplace
Expert-level knowledge and skills using computers and software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
A bachelor’s degree and/or experience in Human Resources/workforce development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Dependable and hardworking
A leader and encourager of others
Passionate about providing and supporting high-quality customer service
Want to be part of an energetic, positive team whose focus is innovation and excellence
Interact positively with ethnically, culturally, economically, and disability diverse populations
Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license for at least three (3) years, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Language skills in Spanish are advantageous

Responsibilities

Facilitate recruitment, screening, interviewing and hiring processes for the Agency.
Collection and Interpretation of transcript, employment and reference records.
Partner with the Payroll Specialist to accurately collect time sensitive benefits and payroll information.
Partner with Human Resource staff to conduct employee orientation programs. Programs may include orientation for new hires, onboarding, benefits and payroll.
Responsible for the accurate, organized filing, and safeguarding of hiring and personnel records.
Active participation in the HR team to promote agency initiatives.
Maintenance of ongoing agency and legally compliant personnel/HR processes.
Safely operate motor vehicles for company business in accordance with all applicable laws, company policies, and insurance eligibility requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with cost sharing of premiums for employees and dependents.
Company paid life insurance.
Paid vacation and sick leave accrued based upon hours worked.
Twenty-four hours of floating holiday annually. Prorated based upon hire date in the first calendar year of employment.
Additional hours of paid time off based on full or part-time status on the anniversary date.
Eight paid holidays.
Access to On Demand Payment.
Bonus available based upon performance and prorated based upon hire date.
Access to a financial assistance program to improve job skills connected to the work of Goodwill.
Eligibility to participate in a Retirement Savings Plan (401k or Roth IRA) at the entry dates (January 1st or July 1st). Enrollment eligibility following one year of service and have worked 1,000 hours in the first year or any calendar year thereafter, or 500-1000 hours each year for three consecutive years.