Human Resources Specialist

SOUTHEASTERN SURVEYING & MAPPING CORP•Chipley, FL

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist provides support to the Human Resources Manager across HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding and orientation, personnel records, payroll, and benefits administration. The role also supports HR compliance, employee inquiries, HR reporting, audits, and related administrative duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; an associate degree is preferred.
Three to five years of human resources experience and/or training and development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with HRIS management systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Professionalism, a positive attitude, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to listen, handle confrontation, and overcome objections.
Ability to work collaboratively, contribute to a positive team environment, and accept feedback.
Ability to react well under pressure and adapt to frequent change.
May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; regularly sit, talk, or listen.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Understanding of principles and practices of applicable state and federal employment laws.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support throughout the recruitment process.
Coordinate employee drug screenings and background checks.
Perform onboarding, orientation, and new-hire processing.
Maintain personnel files, including medical files, I-9s, and confidential files, in accordance with retention and destruction guidelines.
Assist with administration of medical, dental, life, and disability benefit plans and the 401(k) retirement plan, ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.
Enter new-hire information, terminations, and employee changes into HRIS and benefits systems.
Coordinate and organize open-enrollment communications and the election process.
Assist with administration of COBRA, short-term disability leave, and Family and Medical Leave in accordance with government regulations.
Assist with reporting, maintaining, and monitoring workers’ compensation case files, and follow up on open claims.
Compile and prepare reports and documents related to personnel activities.
Track, maintain, and monitor HR data and provide reports as needed.
Assist with implementing company policies throughout the organization.
Respond to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
Serve as a liaison between brokers and retirement and payroll vendors.
Assist with HR audits to support compliance and accuracy.
Perform other HR-related administrative duties as assigned by management.
Perform light office duties, including filing, copying, and scanning.