What are the responsibilities and job description for the HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST position at Goodwill of Lane & South Coast Counties & Alaska?
Job Details
Description
About Us
Do you want to be a part of something big? Do you enjoy making a difference and giving back to the community? Do you feel a sense of empowerment helping others be successful? If you answer yes to any of these questions, we invite you to join our team. We are looking for a community minded influencer, a customer service focused individual that is self-motivated and gains a sense of accomplishment helping others be successful. This position requires great attendance and dependability, the ability to work independently and as a team, and someone that will build community partnerships. We need a kind, patient and service-minded individual that wants to make a difference in people’s lives.
Benefits
Goodwill offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Paid Holidays, including a floating holiday
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 403(b) retirement plan with generous matching contributions after one year
- Employee discount
- Free employee bus pass
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Description
The Human Resources Specialist provides administrative support services for all Human Resources functions of Goodwill Industries, including maintenance of personnel records, leave and unemployment management, onboarding of new employees, addressing employee questions and/or concerns and is responsible for the development and implementation of basic HR processes, all with a strict adherence to confidentiality, federal and state laws, rules and regulations. Additionally, the HR Specialist provides support to the Manager of Human Resources and serves as a backup for the Administrative Assistant. Must adhere to all Goodwill Industries rules, policies and safety procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain the highest standard of confidentiality.
- Enter data and maintain FMLA/OFLA including correspondence, follow-up, tracking, filing and system management.
- Create and post employment opportunities internally and at other various external sites.
- Conduct and schedule pre-employment verifications including scheduling pre-employment drug screening, process criminal history background, contact references as necessary, and perform other background check duties as assigned.
- Coordinate recruitment processes with hiring managers from positing jobs to hiring and on-boarding.
- Maintain position as an authorized designee for Goodwill Industries to complete State background checks if needed.
- May assist with data entry for unemployment claims including written or verbal communications regarding employment/end of employment information.
- Gather and enter new hire information into the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database.
- May assist with file management related to performance management documentation.
- Consult with leadership team to provide basic and general Human Resources guidance when appropriate or assigned.
- Create and maintain personnel files.
- Compile, draft and maintain job descriptions.
- Respond to inquiries regarding Goodwill’s policies, procedures and programs as assigned.
- Serve as back-up to Payroll.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience
Two years of experience with human resources, administrative assistant with strong employee or customer complaint experience, compliance, or related field. Strong knowledge of labor and employment law. Solid problem-solving and team management abilities.
Required Skills, Education, Certifications and Licenses
High School diploma or equivalent. A degree from an accredited college in business, human resources or related field or Human Resources HRCI or SHRM Certifications may be substituted for professional human resources experience or a combination of education and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Goodwill Industries has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy. All job offers are contingent on passing a background check including a drug and alcohol test that includes screening for THC.
Salary : $18 - $24
