Human Resources Specialist

Education at Work • Tempe, AZ

316d • $48,000 - $52,000

About The Position

Education at Work is seeking a full-time Human Resources Assistant who will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organizations human resource department. This role also provides administrative support to the human resource function in the areas of new hire employee onboarding, background and credentialing, record-keeping including corrective actions and AZ Paid Sick Time, all file maintenance, and HRIS entry and reporting. This role is critical in ensuring our professional staff and student employees have a fantastic work experience.

Requirements

• High level of integrity and professionalism in dealing with confidential information.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• The ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and execute special projects while meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills with proven experience in employee communications and presentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• One year of Human Resources related experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment with a high sense of urgency.
• Proven ability to cultivate and manage relationships with all departments and levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Pivot Tables, and SharePoint required.

Nice To Haves

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage background check/drug screening process and all client driven credentialing requirements.
• Oversee all onboarding including new hire orientations, new hire paperwork, badge creation, and I9 documentation, and all other onboarding tasks.
• Answer frequently asked questions from employees relative to standard policies, benefits, processes, AZPST, and refer more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or department.
• Conduct exit interviewing and data reporting.
• Maintain HRIS, SharePoint, and vendor systems.
• Assist with full recruitment life cycle of professional staff. Track status of candidates in HRIS and respond with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.
• Assist with processing of tuition assistance applications and tracking.
• Conduct new hire orientations in partnership with training and student success.
• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Schedule and organize activities such as meetings, equipment returns, exit interviews, interviews, and local site activities.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Perform scheduled audits of HR files and records to ensure all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Conduct audits of terminations, AZ PST, and all other reports HR programs and recommend corrective action.
• Assist with processing of terminations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Assist with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $48,000 - $52,000 a year
• Exempt

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree