Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the HR Manager, provides support to the business in all aspects of HR, including recruitment and employment; compensation and benefits; automated and manual record-keeping systems; management education; training and development; employee relations; policy formulation and implementation; EAP; and performance development and evaluation programs are maintained in accordance with established laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enter new hires; pay rate changes, and termination information into the computer for all employees.
• Review applications/resumes; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant qualifications.
• Advise managers, supervisors and employees on human resource policies.
• Assist departments with personnel/payroll related inquiries; advise and assist on current departmental HR procedures related to employee records; coordinate activities and acts as liaison between departments and general staff.
• Provide information and consultation regarding employment issues, e.g. transfers, promotion/demotion, reduction-in-force, placement, independent contractor status, etc.
• Oversee employee events to ensure adherence to the company policies/procedures.
• Prepare, maintain or monitor various personnel and risk management programs/files.
• Perform a variety of responsible office support work such as composing confidential correspondence and resolutions; preparation of spreadsheets and data entry.
• Interprets applies and explains Company policies, and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources management or related field, or 2 years equivalent experience in the HR field or a combination of experience and education. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, and background investigation.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and trends in recruitment and employment; compensation and benefits; record-keeping systems; and performance development and evaluation systems.
• Knowledge of EEO, ACA, HIPPA, COBRA, and other state, federal and tribal HR laws.
• Knowledge of effective principles and practices of education and development.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate team-building skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to create and present effective speeches and presentations.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
• Skill in coaching and consulting supervisory and management level employees.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. There is frequent interaction with the public and employees.

Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.