HR SPECIALIST

The GEO Group • Big Spring, TX

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About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist is a technical specialist who provides paraprofessional support across HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, employee relations, regulatory reporting, benefits administration, and other areas as needed. Under limited supervision, the role supports local recruiting and outreach in coordination with the centralized recruiting team, helps ensure positive candidate and hiring manager experiences, and assists employees and managers with HR matters. The specialist maintains accurate HR records and system data, supports compliance with applicable laws and company policies, and prepares routine and special reports. The position is with GEO Reentry Services LLC.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of related HR work experience, or a higher education degree and at least one year of related Human Resources work experience.
• Good working knowledge of and familiarity with HR concepts, practices, procedures, and basic employment laws.
• Professionalism sufficient to gain the respect of employees.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Proven ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and other computer programs and software normally used by Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with an HR Information System.

Responsibilities

• Support local recruiting and outreach efforts with the centralized recruiting team to meet monthly and annual recruiting targets and provide a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Assist with administration or tracking of employee development training.
• Engage with employees, resolve issues professionally and promptly, escalate concerns as appropriate, and communicate employee concerns to facility management, Regional HR, and Corporate HR.
• Conduct employee onboarding, enter accurate and complete data into the HR information system, and provide new employee orientation covering company policies and procedures, including the employee handbook.
• Resolve employee personnel inquiries and submit required HR information system inputs and changes; report unusual or unresolved issues to the HR Manager.
• Maintain records of insurance coverage, retirement plans, personnel transactions, and related personnel and payroll issues.
• Process performance reviews, wage and salary transactions, and disciplinary actions in the HR information system within required timelines and authorization limits.
• Process leave actions in the timekeeping system and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Guide employees on company HR policies and procedures, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Attend hearings as the HR representative when needed.
• Compile information for employee and insurance carrier workers’ compensation claims when needed.
• Prepare routine and special reports, analyze trends, and identify problem areas.
• Provide referral support for the Employee Assistance Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Reduced tuition rates
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid training
• Flexible Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED