What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist position at Cares of Western PA?
Cares of Western PA is a human services agency based in Wexford, PA. We are seeking a self-motivated, highly organized and detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the recruitment and onboarding process, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting background checks
- Ensure all required paperwork for new hires is received and properly filed
- Conduct new hire orientations, training new hires on company culture, policies and procedures
- Track and oversee Employee Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Maintain employee records and ensure all documentation is accurate and up-to-date
- Oversee employee benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and terminations
- Coordinate employee training programs and maintain training records
- Respond to claims for unemployment as appropriate
- Support the performance evaluation process by collecting and organizing feedback from managers
- Assist with employee relations issues, including conflict management and resolution
- Enter workers’ compensation injuries and work with workers’ compensation adjustor to handle claims
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Provide general HR related support and expertise as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
- Proven experience in an HR administrative role
- Strong knowledge of HR processes and best practices
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to negotiate effectively and resolve conflicts professionally
Cares of Western PA is an equal opportunity employer. We will recruit, hire, train and promote in all job levels without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status and does not discriminate against any person of other classifications protected by Federal, State or local law, statute or ordinance.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- human resources: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
