What We Offer:

• Employee Referral Program
• Health and Life Insurance Benefit
• Leadership Program
• Paid Training
• Career Advancement Program
• Monthly Rewards and Recognition
• Opportunity to participate in Monthly Give Back Initiatives for the Community
• Monthly employee engagement activities

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Consults with management to prepare employee policies, procedures and practices.
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Promotes a safe and secure working environment for all employees by advising and partnering with center leaders, the Security Dept. and others as needed.
• May assist with coordinating the crisis management team in the center meeting on a regular basis, undergoing annual training and being aware of all changes to safety processes and procedures.
• May assist with enforcement of safety procedures and promoting general workplace safety.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster knowledge, compliance and positive attitude toward company goals; Prepares and uses required electronic and printed materials.
• Monitors and maintains employee records, including personnel files in soft and hard copy, new hire paperwork and processes, and records correction using consistent and uniform processes; Directs archival and retrieval of archived records including document descriptions and reference aids
• Directs disposition of worthless/outdated materials in compliance with applicable laws.
• Keeps records of promotions, performance reviews, and terminations.
• Handles employee relations concerns.
• Conducts investigations and mediation/arbitration.
• Advises management on appropriate resolution.
• Conducts focus groups and oversees employee engagement.
• Champions employee engagement by planning and executing monthly center activities, coordinating and/or facilitating various employee team/committee meetings as appropriate for the center.
• Administers criminal background policies and procedure, as well as drug screenings consistently and according to established procedures.
• May coordinates management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and harassment prevention.
• Collaborates with the LD&E team on programs such as Aspiring Leader and New Leader Assimilation.
• Reviews, advises, and follow up with management on performance management issues and disciplinary documentation, insuring accuracy and compliance with company policy.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administers performance review program, as applicable, to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
• Prepares, advises and/or reviews employee separation notices and related documentation; May conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Coordinates local Corporate Social Responsibility plans including conducting center and community service activities (publicity, logistical details, pictures, and newsletter articles).
• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Builds strong relationships with HR Leadership, HR team, all leaders in assigned center, and senior management.
• Handles and oversees time-sensitive administrative HR processes accurately and using good judgment (ECF approvals, offer letters, internal job postings, etc.)
• Is open and responsive to consistent coaching, taking an active role in performance planning and goal setting.
• Acts as a role model at all times, adherence to high ethical standards.
• Takes responsibility and initiative to develop core skills and competencies by being involved in every facet of personal development.
• Is flexible in an environment by championing and embracing change.
• Responsible for periodic training such as harassment prevention programs, professionalism, winning culture meetings, and related programs.
• High degree of accessibility and availability to all employees; Works onsite at the center to better observe/enforce and respond to issues involving company culture and policy compliance.

What We Expect You To Have:

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Computer programs including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Payroll/employee systems.
• Telephone system and its’ functions.
• Copier/scanner/printer.
• Company policies and procedures as outlined in Employee Handbook and Leadership Manual.
• General knowledge of Human Resources.
• Working knowledge of employment-related laws and practices.
• All company benefits.
• Trends in employee relations and benefit administration and human relations in order to communicate with all levels of employees.

Ability to:

• Represent the company to all government agencies.
• Communicate about company benefits.
• Defuse volatile situations.
• Respond to emergency situations promptly and with discretion.
• Resolve conflict.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Prioritize duties and re-prioritize as necessary in a changing environment.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers and across departments.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Clearly explain processes and policies.
• Learn additional technology applications such as in-house payroll/employee system.
• Successfully interface with clients (internal/external).
• Understand and exhibit a customer service orientation.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or four to six years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous HR experience required.
• Current applicable HR certification strongly preferred or current enrollment in a study program for HR certification preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common industry and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to speak effectively and use proper grammar with groups to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Certified in Employment Law, Professional Human Resources or Senior Professional Human Resources, or SHRM-CP highly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regular verbal communication (speaking and listening) is required.
• Prolonged sitting and manual tasks (using hands) are expected.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.
• Close vision required for detailed work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor office setting with moderate noise levels.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.