Sr. Human Resources Specialist

As a Senior Human Resources Specialist, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing HR operations, including compliance, benefits management, recruitment, and employee relations. With your extensive experience, you will ensure that HR processes are fully aligned with legal standards and meet the needs of both the organization and its employees. You will provide strategic HR support, drive initiatives to improve workplace culture, and mentor junior HR staff.

Key Responsibilities: Compliance & Labor Laws:

• Lead efforts to ensure company policies and procedures comply with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
• Regularly review and update HR policies to reflect changes in employment laws, maintaining compliance across all functions.
• Conduct and manage HR compliance audits, addressing potential risks and ensuring a compliant and ethical work environment.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations issues, including investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
• Assist with Architectural and Engineering licensing compliance 

Employee Benefits:

• Oversee the administration and strategic management of employee benefits programs (health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, paid time off, etc.).
• Ensure efficient communication of benefits options and facilitate open enrollment periods, addressing any employee questions or concerns.
• Monitor industry trends in benefits to recommend improvements or adjustments to current offerings.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure benefits programs are cost-effective and aligned with company goals.

Recruitment & Hiring:

• Assist in the recruitment process, including designing job descriptions, posting openings, and directing the interview and hiring process.
• Work closely with senior management to understand talent needs and ensure recruitment strategies align with organizational objectives.
• Assist in the recruitment lifecycle to ensure compliance with diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, and fair hiring practices.
• Assist in developing and implementing onboarding strategies for new hires to ensure smooth integration and engagement within the company.

Employee Development & HR Strategy:

• Drive employee training and development initiatives to improve workforce skills and enhance performance.
• Provide leadership in performance management, coaching, and career development for employees across all levels.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to implement HR strategies that support overall business goals and foster employee engagement.
• Help create and maintain a positive workplace culture by promoting effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution.

General HR Operations & Leadership:

• Manage and oversee HR records and employee files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legal requirements.
• Lead HR-related projects, from strategic planning to execution, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop junior HR staff, providing guidance on HR best practices and supporting their professional growth.
• Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior leadership, contributing to decision-making processes related to employee relations, organizational development, and HR strategy.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 10 years of experience in human resources, with a focus on compliance, employee benefits, recruitment, and employee relations. Experience in leading HR functions or teams preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or relevant HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) are highly preferred.
• Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and HR best practices.
  • Proven experience managing complex employee benefits programs and open enrollment processes.
  • Strong expertise in recruitment, talent management, and employee development.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.
  • Strategic thinking, with the ability to align HR practices with company goals and drive initiatives forward.
  • Proficiency in HR software systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analytics tools for HR reporting.