What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist position at ESCO Group?
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Division: ESCO Group
Location: Marion
Reports to: Employee Experience Manager
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Status: Full-Time
Typical Working Hours: 7:00am to 4:00pm
May be required to work extended hours including holidays and weekends due to the 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year type of service ESCO provides its clients.
Synopsis:
The HR Specialist is a business resource supporting ESCO Group with a strong emphasis on onboarding both Union and Non-Bargaining employees. Work executed will be within a multi-discipline Employee Experience team. This position requires acquisition and knowledge of multiple HR skills and technologies.
Background and Work Experience:
To be considered, candidates should have:
• Completion of an Associate’s degree program in human resources or related discipline from an accredited college, technical school, or university; or
• A combination of equivalent education and or experience will be considered with solid evidence of success.
• Experience in onboarding, human resources, or a similar role
• Demonstrated to be highly proficient with computer technologies including but not limited to, Windows Operating Systems, and the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Preferred:
• Experience in human resources.
• Experience with Union new hires
Responsibilities and Duties:
The HR Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to:
• Administer testing/assessments, process background checks, extend job offers, process new hire paperwork, conduct new hire orientation, and onboarding process.
• Develop and update onboarding materials and resources.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
• Maintain employee records and enter data into spreadsheets and other human resources software packages.
• Assist with updates and revisions as needed in the Employee Manual, job descriptions, policies, and other documentation.
• Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO’s standards and best practices.
• Understand and follow all safety, conduct, and policy requirements established by ESCO and clients.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary by management.
Interpersonal Skills/Characteristics:
• Exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Earnestly looks for ways to improve skills and is a dedicated and driven learner.
• Adapts behavior to changing circumstances.
• Work produced demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work effectively with decreasing amount of assistance from others as skills are acquired.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
Travel Required:
This position does not generally require overnight travel. Some daily travel may be required to other office locations, training, and seminars.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a professional office environment.
**All necessary personal protective equipment is provided to meet and in some instances exceed OSHA Regulations.
