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Express Employment Professionals Human Resources Specialist - Walsenburg CO in Pueblo, Colorado
Human Resources Specialist-Walsenburg CO
Summary: The Human Resource Specialist is responsible for activities supporting all human resource functions, including but not limited to, hiring process, personnel policy review and updates, development and updating of job descriptions, development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures. Serves as primary resource to employees regarding general staff support, completes new employee orientation and conducts staff meetings as necessary for the delivery of standard messaging regarding policies and procedures at the facility.
Essential Job Functions:
Compose written correspondence within prescribed guidelines including, but not limited to, policies, job descriptions, procedures, letters, notices and contracts.
Participate on facility committees as assigned to represent Human Resources, as directed.
Screens incoming calls and correspondence and responds independently, when appropriate.
Serves as primary resource for employees regarding any employment requests/needs (personnel policy interpretation, Family and Medical Leave Act, standards for performance, disciplinary action, payroll actions, documentation).
Demonstrates initiative to pre-plan for upcoming projects and tasks, and ability to determine assigned project needs.
Continually contribute to the success of the facility through support of the strategic plan pillars, which are quality, growth, finance, people and service.
Conducts hiring process for position vacancies ensuring proper employment laws are adhered to.
Conducts, facilitates and completes required reporting standards for background checks, education requirements an related processes as
Acts as an employee advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.
Perform other functions as required to fulfill the expectations of the Human Resource Specialist.
Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Experience in human resource management procedures (employment law, benefits, management, employee relations, etc.).
Experience in writing from verbal direction, information items for multiple audiences with clear statement and general under
Experience in working in classified/confidential work setting; ensuring only approved information is shared or released when approved
Demonstrated experience in use of office equipment (personal computer, fax, copier, various software applications).
Experience in records management skills and ability to maintain and update as prescribed by relevant rules, regulations and procedures
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including ability to adapt style to fit various audiences.
Ability to provide relevant feedback in an acceptable manner to ensure optimal performance of assigned duties.
Note: An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.
Minimum Required Education/Experience: High School Diploma with some college coursework or additional training in Human Resource functions. Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or closely related field is pref
WAGE: $24.32 - $34.09 per hour
Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations (COVID). Required to complete tuberculosis screening process.
Licenses or Certificates: None.