Human Resources Specialist

Who we are:

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry-leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.

What you’ll do:

This ENTRY LEVEL Human Resources Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operations in the HR department at EMPACT-SPC. This position helps create, implement, support, and review all HR department initiatives, policies, procedures, and HRIS systems. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting all EMPACT-SPC employees, able to develop good working relationships with staff, have strong attention to detail skills and the ability to accurately track payroll data

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist with new hire onboarding processes: new hire orientation, new hire paperwork, W4, I9 verification, DMV checks, etc.
• Manage HRIS system records and update employee records effectively ensuring files reflect updated policy acknowledgements, updated employment required information (fingerprint clearance cards, liability insurance, licensures, education, performance evaluations, job descriptions, etc).
• Timely and accurately input newly hired employees, update employee change requests, update HR Spreadsheet with change requests, and process paperwork.
• Process, verify, and maintain documentation related to all personnel activities such as change of position, status, education, newly obtained licensures, terminations, etc.
• Assist with completing employment/income verifications.
• Manage employee files with supervision and training documentation.
• Assist payroll with maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Data Entry: Inputting and reporting employee changes to the payroll department.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Review policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
• Build sustainable relationships and trust with your HR team and other departments within the company, and all EMPACT employees through open and interactive communication.

What you’ll provide:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships with many different departments, especially within the HR team.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field a plus.
• Minimum of one year experience in Human Resources field required.
• Minimum of one year experience in a payroll or accounting role a plus.

What you’ll experience:

• The typical work environment will be in an EMPACT office, working indoors.
• Employees must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

What we’ll offer:

(Full-time employees)

• Generous PTO (15 days the first year)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Elder Care assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Human Resources: 1 year (Required)
• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person