Human Resources Specialist

Position Overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organized HR Specialist to join our team and work under our HR Generalist to handle a wide-range of HR-related tasks. Successful HR Specialists are able to multitask in a variety of different processes while remaining ahead of deadlines, deliverables, and the day-to-day management of ASun Star’s human resources processes. The HR Specialist reports directly to the HR Generalist in the Human Resources Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.
• Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.
• Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
• Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees coming onboard at ASun Star.
• Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.
• Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes.
• Evaluate recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards, recommending revisions, as needed.
• Complete initial staff profile creation across multiple systems.
• Manage all on-boarding for all newly hired staff members at ASun Star.
• Manage staff handover to specific teams depending on the staff allocation.
• Any other duties as assigned by HR Department Supervisory level.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Intermediate recruiting knowledge/skills.
• Familiarity working with HRIS software is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Education, Certifications & Experience:

• Associate's Degree (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred).
• PHR/SHRM Certification (Preferred).
• 1-2 years experience working in an HR Specialist capacity (Required).
• 2-4 years experience working in an HR Specialist capacity (Preferred).

Role Schedule:

• Training Schedule: Monday through Friday from 09:00am to 05:00pm
• Regular Schedule: Monday through Friday from 09:00am to 06:00pm
• Orientation Schedule: - Twice a week orientation/Activation from 05:00pm to 07:00pm

Working environment & Physical Demand:

• Working in a fast-paced, high energy, family-oriented atmosphere.
• Will need to be able to lift at least 25lb.
• Must be able to sit and type for long periods of time.
• Must be able to sit and look at a computer screen for long periods of time.

Salary & Exemption Status:

• This is a salaried, administrative exempt role with a minimum of 40-hour workweek.
• $45,000.00 per year, payable on a bi-weekly basis, less any required deductions.