Human Resources Specialist

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, current valid driver's license
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with having had a similar position for at least two to three years
• Experience working in Human Resources and/or local government is preferred
• Ability to speak effectively and give presentations before groups
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle confidential situations and documentation
• Knowledge of Worker's Compensation and FMLA processes and laws; knowledge of employee benefits administration principles
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
• Skill in prioritizing multiple projects and organizing work; must be able to work independently
• Skill in oral and written communication; excellent verbal, written, telephone and customer service skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answers phone and screens calls; refers to the appropriate personnel; greets visitors and provides information and assistance; responds independently when possible; verifies employment via phone; completes written employment verification requests
• Point of contact for Worker's Compensation accidents; schedules post-accident tests and Worker's Compensation injury related tests; schedules initial and follow-up doctor appointments and maintains related records; prepares Worker's Compensation Claims and corresponds with Claims Examiners; enters and tracks data related to testing and Worker's Compensation accidents
• Maintains/updates employee files including medical files; scans documents into Laserfiche and files hard copies; prepares files for storage and retrieve files from storage
• Assists the HR Generalist with the coordination and presentation of the Employee Service Awards Program and The Strongest Link Awards Program; writes scripts, prepares database and enters into the Board of Commissioners Agenda Software
• Prepares and distributes monthly performance appraisals reports to supervisors; enters appraisal scores into the computer database; tracks all past due appraisals and notifies the supervisor; ensures all performance appraisals are received by the deadline each year
• Works in collaboration with the HR Generalist to explain the FMLA processes, prepares related paperwork and maintains the FMLA Log
• Assists with new hire processes; requests background checks; schedules pre-employment tests; prepares correspondence; conducts new hire orientation; assists with coordinating and/or conducting new hire benefits orientation