Human Resources Specialist

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Job description

Responsible for employee activities such onboarding, employee relations, unemployment, performance management, employee records and legal compliance for the Roadmaster School Network. This position will provide a variety of services to ensure maximum effectiveness of the department. This position will play a critical role in ensuring we are successfully onboarding, retaining, and motivating workforce.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The job functions listed below represent the essential job duties and responsibilities of the above-listed position.

* Communicate policies, procedures, programs and laws to managers and supervisors.
* Lead the development and administration of programs, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the Company
* Advise managers and supervisors about employment issues; collect and compile information from employees and supervisors about complaints and grievances; document employment issues
* Communicate with managers and employees regularly to establish rapport and gauge morale
* Work as strategic partner with specialists in Compensation, Benefits, Work Comp and Training
* Demonstrate knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and educate others on the value of diversity
* Manage disciplinary process including paperwork and delivery
* Ensure smooth onboarding duties and processes are handled
* Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory concerns and reporting
* Manage exit process including exit interviews, documentation and reporting procedures
* Complete unemployment claim paperwork and participate in hearings
* Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Proven knowledge of EEO, AAP, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, FCRA, Federal and State Legal Compliance
* Confidential, professional and results driven
* Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, self-motivation and communication skills required
* Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
* Excellent verbal, social and written communication skills
* Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
* Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and be flexible to changing assignment priority

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Management or a business-related field required.
* Three years' experience with employee relations, employment law, and conducting investigations required.
* Five years' experience with employee relations, employment law, and conducting investigations required.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

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