Human Resources Specialist

Vitale Nursing Inc•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Job Summary: The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action, and employment law compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
Proven experience as an HR Generalist or HR Specialist.
Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.
Good knowledge of employment/labor laws.
Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and related software.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Aptitude in problem-solving.
Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential.
Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems.
Demonstrated ability to improve employee morale and relationships.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement recruiting initiatives.
Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications.
Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards/newspapers/colleges, etc.
Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media, etc.
Screen candidates' resumes and job applications.
Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within the schedule.
Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training & development initiatives.
Provide orientations for new employees by sharing onboarding packages and explaining company policies.
Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties.
Provide clerical and administrative support to Human Resources executives.
Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies).
Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, etc).
Administer compensation and benefit plans.
Assist in the development and implementation of human resource policies.
Undertake tasks around performance management.
Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, like time to hire and employee turnover rates.
Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements, conducting investigations, and maintaining records.
Maintain employee information by entering and updating employment and status-change data.
Organize training sessions or trainings for new and existing employees.
Plan, organize, and control the activities and actions of the HR department.
Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.