HR SPECIALIST

The GEO Group • San Antonio, TX

108d

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist is a technical specialist who through special knowledge, skill, and experience provides a unique service to the Company. Under limited supervision, provides para-professional support in functional areas of Human Resources (HR) which include recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, employee relations, regulatory reporting requirements, benefits administration and other areas as needed. The Human Resources Specialist supports local recruiting and outreach efforts in coordination with the centralized recruiting team to meet or exceed monthly and annual recruiting targets in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Ensures a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. May assist in the administration and/or tracking of employee development training. The Human Resources Specialist engages employees and resolves issues expediently, with professionalism and tact. Escalates concerns as appropriate. Acts as a conduit to provide facility management, Regional HR and Corporate HR insight into employee concerns. Performs employee onboarding to include data entry into the HR Information system and new employee orientation. Ensures data entered is complete and accurate and employees have a thorough understanding of Company policies and procedures, to include the information included in the employee handbook. The Human Resources Specialist resolves employee personnel inquiries and submits necessary inputs, changes, additions and deletions into the HR Information System. Reports unusual or unresolved problems to HR Manager for further action. Maintains records of insurance coverage, retirement plans, and personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and other related personnel and payroll issues. The Human Resources Specialist processes performance reviews, wage/salary transactions and disciplinary actions in the Company’s HR information system in a timely manner and within approval authorization. Processes leaves of actions in the Company’s time keeping system and ensures compliance with FMLA, ADA and applicable federal, state and local laws. The Human Resources Specialist provides guidance to employees on company HR policies and procedures (e.g. Time Off with Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, etc.). May attend hearings as the HR representative. The Human Resources Specialist may compile information to file workers’ compensation claims for employees and for the insurance carrier. Prepares routine and special reports by conducting necessary analysis of trends and identifying problem areas where the margin for error is small and level of importance is high. The Human Resources Specialist provides necessary referral support for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in HR, or higher education degree and one (1) year of related work experience in Human Resources.
• Good working knowledge and familiarity with HR concepts, practices, procedures and basic employment laws required.
• Experience working with an HR Information System preferred.
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism.
• Excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Proven history of ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Windows, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support local recruiting and outreach efforts in coordination with the centralized recruiting team.
• Ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Assist in the administration and/or tracking of employee development training.
• Engage employees and resolve issues expediently.
• Perform employee onboarding including data entry into the HR Information system and new employee orientation.
• Resolve employee personnel inquiries and submit necessary inputs into the HR Information System.
• Maintain records of insurance coverage, retirement plans, and personnel transactions.
• Process performance reviews, wage/salary transactions, and disciplinary actions in the HR information system.
• Process leaves of actions in the time keeping system and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Provide guidance to employees on company HR policies and procedures.
• Attend hearings as the HR representative.
• Compile information to file workers’ compensation claims.
• Prepare routine and special reports by conducting necessary analysis of trends.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees