HR Specialist

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Pavement Maintenance Group (PMG) is the largest franchisee of the SealMaster/Gemseal Brand. PMG is an industry leader in the production and distribution of pavement preservation and maintenance products. We are seeking employees who possess an entrepreneurial attitude and possess the leadership that can support the initiatives and goals of the organization to continue with their growth.

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Productive HR Specialists enjoy the challenges of assisting with the planning/organizing of HR programs and activities that fully support the PMG’s employee life cycle.

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  Assist team members and applicants with general inquiries

• Create and maintain personnel files in the HRIS and OneDrive

• Assist HR team with completing yearly handbook updates and policy audits

• Respond timely to unemployment compensation claims, ensuring accurate information

• Serve as a role model, lead by example in terms of exemplary ethics and safe work habits

• Assist with coordinating and tracking required plant safety trainings for all employees

• Participate in Workers Compensation Claim management as needed

• Work with the HR team develop a strategy for effective communication, employee engagement, and change management, prepare employee correspondence

• Assist with recruiting both internal and external candidates using various recruitment techniques

• Manage the ATS, provide correspondence to applicants

• Conduct phone interviews for hourly positions, determine the suitability of the applicant for employment and work with the hiring team to promptly schedule onsite interviews

• Conduct background checks, employee eligibility verifications, and schedule pre-hire screening requirements, including but not limited to drug testing and physicals

• Coordinate new hire orientation and oversee the onboarding process for all new employees

• Complete weekly payroll for 200 team members

• Assist with managing phones and IT equipment and related accounts

• Assist with supporting enrollment and changes for: new hire and yearly benefits, Life events, 401K, COBRA

• Assist new hires with completing new employee onboarding

• Assist team members and applicants with general inquiries

• Create and maintain personnel files in the HRIS and OneDrive

• Assist HR team with completing yearly handbook updates and policy audits

• Respond timely to unemployment compensation claims, ensuring accurate information

• Serve as a role model, lead by example in terms of exemplary ethics and safe work habits

• Assist with coordinating and tracking required plant safety training for all employees

• Participate in Workers Compensation Claim management as needed

• Work with the HR team develop a strategy for effective communication, employee engagement, and change management, prepare employee correspondence

• Coordinate ordering of supplies

• Assist in managing, implementing and training on HR systems

• Complete all other administration functions as needed

• Proactively identify areas for improvement with current processes

• Team oriented; Performs other duties and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum requirement of associate’s degree in human resources or 4 Years of practical HR experience with a HR Certification through SHRM/HCRI

• Strong understanding of general HR procedures

• Able to learn and maintain a working knowledge of our HRIS system and ATS

• Knowledge of current State and Federal labor law

• Committed to making positive change, but remaining flexible and able to adapt to company growth and evolving responsibilities

• Capable of clearly, concisely, and informatively communicate both verbally and in writing with both internal and external customers

• Decision making skills and the ability to sustain multiple tasks simultaneously

• Possess analytical and problem solving skills with sound judgement

• Highly organized and detail oriented

• Demonstrated people skills and ability to foster collaboration accountability

• Maintains confidentiality

• Must be able to work well with individuals at all levels within the organization

• Able to work within a team environment as well as independently

• Invested in company success and meeting all goals

• Treat people with respect

• Working knowledge of MS Office, phone and computer systems

• Eagerness to learn, grow, and succeed

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5pm, 30 min unpaid lunch break, occasional OT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, squat, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear. Frequent requirement for attention to detail; prolonged use of a computer terminal, telephones and other electronic equipment. The employee must be able to lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Prescription

• Dental

• Vision

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

• 401K with Employer Match

• Company-paid Short-term Disability (STD)

• Company-paid Long-term Disability (LTD)

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Company paid Accidental Death Dismemberment (ADD)

• Generous Paid Time-Off

• Earned Sick Time

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Wellness Program (EAP)

• Financial, Legal, Estate Support

• Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Voluntary Critical Illness

• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Touchcare for Benefit Support

• Yearly Reviews