HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE

DOWDY CORP•Tallahassee, FL

1d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources (HR) Associate must have relevant experience within an HR Department. The incumbent must be self-motivated and able to work independently performing routine functions of HR to include recruitment and hiring processes. The HR Associate will assist in processing requests under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Return to Work programs. The incumbent processes accident claims for Workers Compensation. The incumbent must possess and exhibit strong work ethics and leadership abilities yet be able to work as part of a team. The HR Associate is responsible for analyzing trends in compensation and benefits; to ensure the company attracts and retains top talent. The HR Associate must be able to provide general guidance and support as needed to employees and management. The HR Associate must be able to coordinate learning and development trainings to employees and management as needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and agree to comply with all company policies including the company’s drug-free workplace policy.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites to include Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.
Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and be able to follow directives.

Responsibilities

Update HRIS with revised policies, standard operating procedures and other relevant information as needed
Compare and review company handbook to SHRM for changes needed
Competitive Pay Market Research
Overseeing/Performing routine functions of HR to include:
Recruitment: i.e., hiring, job and pay classification, employee compensation and benefits, and communicating advertisements with marketing company.
Issue applicant written skills test
Complete applicant reference checks
Onboarding/Offboarding employees
Complete and file I9 forms
Process E-Verify for U.S. work authorization confirmation
Creating and assigning surveys
Issue new hire personal protective equipment and deplete inventory
Maintain employee files both physical and electronic
Assign weekly safety videos for organization
Leave and attendance – for disciplinary and payroll purposes
Adjust unused weekly Paid Time Off (PTO) to reflect accurate accrual balance.
Reconcile monthly benefit statements
FMLA Tracking
OSHA 300 Log Tracking
Review and track Unemployment/Reemployment Claims – update Supervisor for response deadline
Workers Compensation claims
Initiate claim and investigation report
Transition to Work Program (when available)
Background Investigations
Verifying employee driver licenses and MVRs to place employees on company insurance.
Tracking CDL license and medical card expiration dates.
Assist with creating learning and development programs and provide training to employees and management as needed.
Responsible for overseeing personnel records are logged and destroyed according to regulations (electronic and paper copies).
Assist with yearly file audits
Coordinate all training set-up and concessions. Includes announcements and communication reminders