People Operations Specialist

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health • Kennesaw, GA

4d • $22

About The Position

If your passion is Human Resources, we invite you to consider joining our team as a People Operations Specialist at Devereux Georgia, located in the Atlanta suburbs of Kennesaw. This is an ideal role for someone looking to expand their skill set in HR. Starting pay: $22.00 /hr (Additional $$$ for Experience) Being a People Operations Specialist at Devereux has its Advantages! You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. As a key member of the team you will: Assist New Hires through the onboarding process Maintain compliance of background checks and state agency checks. Utilize your skills to deliver high-quality HR services to approximately 350 employees at all of our GA locations. Work in a collaborative environment with supportive leadership, while having an opportunity to make a significant impact in our organization. Connect and collaborate with a national network of HR professionals throughout Devereux. Receive Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! benefits.devereux.org Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia was established in Cobb County Georgia in 1973 at the invitation of Governor Jimmy Carter and for more than 40 years has been providing new hopes, new dreams, and new choices for children, adolescents and young adults struggling with emotional and behavioral health challenges. Under the direction of the People Operations Director, you will perform tasks to support the effective and efficient delivery of HR services including but not limited to; data management, benefit administration, electronic file maintenance, compliance, leave and workers' compensation management, and serving as a resource for employees and managers. Additionally, you will assist the Recruitment Specialist with the background screening for selected applicants and current employees; pre-employment drug screen, and other new hire clearance requirements. Lastly, you will serve as a back-up to other People Operations team members as needed. Our ideal team member will be team-focused, customer service oriented, respectful, and a capable communicator who demonstrates positive initiative and a "can do" attitude. What is People Operations? Today, many businesses are moving toward the term “People Operations,” as this function is viewed as an equal partner across business lines. Truly, an organization’s employee workforce requires the same strategic approach and vision as its other core business functions. So, whereas HR functions are more narrowed in scope, People Operations is more strategic and data-driven, placing purposeful focus on people and culture, and working to build a sense of community among colleagues. At Devereux, our goal is to serve as a valued and trusted strategic partner, helping centers/departments make the best possible people-based decisions that will benefit employees, the individuals we serve and the overall organization. Keywords: HR Support, Human Resources, HR Assistant, HR Specialist, people operations, HR coordinator

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associates degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field of study
• Minimum of 1 (one) year Human Resources experience required; two (2) years preferred
• Experience using HRIS/Payroll systems and proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Applications and database management (Oracle, MyAvatar, ICIMS preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; customer service, relationship management, multi-tasking skills and ability to work independently are required.
• Some knowledge of state and federal employment law, benefits administration, credentialing
• Valid Driver's License required
• Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• two (2) years preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist New Hires through the onboarding process
• Maintain compliance of background checks and state agency checks
• Utilize your skills to deliver high-quality HR services to approximately 350 employees at all of our GA locations
• Assist the Recruitment Specialist with the background screening for selected applicants and current employees; pre-employment drug screen, and other new hire clearance requirements
• Serve as a back-up to other People Operations team members as needed
• perform tasks to support the effective and efficient delivery of HR services including but not limited to; data management, benefit administration, electronic file maintenance, compliance, leave and workers' compensation management, and serving as a resource for employees and managers

Benefits

• Quality Low-Cost Benefits
• student loan debt assistance
• 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees