Human Resources Specialist
An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic and results-driven HR Specialist to join our thriving team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the employee experience, providing comprehensive HR support throughout the employee lifecycle. We are seeking a strategic thinker with exceptional interpersonal skills who is enthusiastic about fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture. This role is based at our vibrant office in Morgantown, WV, where you will play a vital role in our growth journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Employee Benefits & Wellness: Oversee and manage employee benefits, absence and accommodation programs. Ensure seamless handling of workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and employment verifications while collaborating with vendors to address benefits-related issues.
- Payroll & Compliance: Take ownership of payroll processing with precision, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, maintaining accurate records, and promptly resolving payroll discrepancies.
- Onboarding & Offboarding: Lead the onboarding experience, conduct new-hire orientations and exit interviews. Maintain accuracy and compliance in HRIS data entry and conduct regular audits.
- Talent Acquisition: Drive the recruitment process from start to finish, including creating compelling job postings, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, conducting background and reference checks, and extending job offers.
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to mitigate compliance risks for our organization.
- HR Projects & Initiatives: Contribute to significant HR projects and initiatives such as performance management, employee engagement, and training and development, all aimed at enhancing the employee experience.
- Additional Responsibilities: Assume additional duties as needed, providing support to the wider HR function and contributing to a dynamic workplace.
What We're Looking For:
- Education & Certification: Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. While SHRM or HRCI certification is desirable, it is not mandatory.
- Experience: Have at least 3+ years of hands-on HR experience, with a strong foundation in HR operations and a solid understanding of employment laws and regulations.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR software. Experience with payroll administration is a bonus.
- Independence & Teamwork: Capable of working independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
- Organization & Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with employees, contractors, vendors, and key stakeholders.
- Physical Requirements: Able to perform light work, including occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds, and engage in repetitive tasks that require manual dexterity, visual acuity, and other physical activities as necessary.
- Office Skills: Comfortable using standard office and computer equipment.
Join us and become part of a team where your contributions will have a tangible impact. If you are passionate about HR and ready to embrace a role that offers both challenges and fulfillment, we would love to hear from you!