HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Goodwill Industries of Lane & South Coast Counties & Alaska•Eugene, OR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist provides administrative support services for all Human Resources functions of Goodwill Industries, including maintenance of personnel records, leave and unemployment management, onboarding of new employees, addressing employee questions and/or concerns and is responsible for the development and implementation of basic HR processes, all with a strict adherence to confidentiality, federal and state laws, rules and regulations. Additionally, the HR Specialist provides support to the Manager of Human Resources and serves as a backup for the Administrative Assistant. Must adhere to all Goodwill Industries rules, policies and safety procedures.

Requirements

Two years of experience with human resources, administrative assistant with strong employee or customer complaint experience, compliance, or related field.
Strong knowledge of labor and employment law.
Solid problem-solving and team management abilities.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Goodwill Industries has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
All job offers are contingent on passing a background check including a drug and alcohol test that includes screening for THC.

Nice To Haves

A degree from an accredited college in business, human resources or related field or Human Resources HRCI or SHRM Certifications may be substituted for professional human resources experience or a combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain the highest standard of confidentiality.
Enter data and maintain FMLA/OFLA including correspondence, follow-up, tracking, filing and system management.
Create and post employment opportunities internally and at other various external sites.
Conduct and schedule pre-employment verifications including scheduling pre-employment drug screening, process criminal history background, contact references as necessary, and perform other background check duties as assigned.
Coordinate recruitment processes with hiring managers from positing jobs to hiring and on-boarding.
Maintain position as an authorized designee for Goodwill Industries to complete State background checks if needed.
May assist with data entry for unemployment claims including written or verbal communications regarding employment/end of employment information.
Gather and enter new hire information into the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database.
May assist with file management related to performance management documentation.
Consult with leadership team to provide basic and general Human Resources guidance when appropriate or assigned.
Create and maintain personnel files.
Compile, draft and maintain job descriptions.
Respond to inquiries regarding Goodwill’s policies, procedures and programs as assigned.
Serve as back-up to Payroll.
Other duties as assigned.