Human Resources Specialist

Position Title: Human Resource Relations Specialist

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Hours: Full-time, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Summary:

In collaboration with the chief financial officer (CFO), the human resource relations specialist will manage employee relations and human resources matters, gathering, collecting, and maintaining documents and records required for contract and policy development, investigations, onboarding, and exiting employees.

Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Facilitate employee conflict resolution

• Address inquiries related to policies, procedures, and agreements, with support from the CFO and head of school for complex matters

• Serve as the contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints

• Conduct interviews and gather information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns; collaborate with CFO and head of school when additional investigation is required

• Facilitate hiring and termination processes

• Facilitate employee benefits enrollment, issues, and termination

• Maintain employee records, including but not limited to hiring, termination, leave, benefits, and employee issues

• Conduct surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies, compensation, and other factors as requested by CFO or head of school

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of employment laws and regulations

• Assist with preparation of plans, policies, documents, and reports, including but not limited to employee improvement plans, organizational charts, and the Employee Handbook

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

• Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR and employment law

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

• Ability to maintain the highest degree and standards of confidentiality

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments

• Exceptional work ethic and judgment

• Must be a self-starter who is organized, detail-oriented, and accurate with good follow-through skills

• Ability to prioritize daily tasks, anticipate needs, initiate appropriate action, and exercise good judgment

• The ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment with frequent interruptions

• Consistent customer service and flexibility in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, Accounting, or related field required

• At least three years of professional human resource administration required with experience in employee relations preferred

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

• Hands-on experience working with and managing online databases and HRIS systems, preferably ADP Workforce Now and Dynafile

• Experience working with diverse populations

• Bi-lingual language skills