Human Resource Specialist - Bonney Forge Corporation

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Specialist provides functional and administrative support to the Human Resources Team.

Essential Duties:

• Assist in maintaining compliance processes related to employee benefits, onboarding, safety and other HR functions as necessary. Ensure adherence to applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Assist in general benefits administration tasks including benefit enrollment, status changes, qualifying life event (QLE) management, and miscellaneous documentation pertaining to leave of absence/ADA requests.
• Assist with workers compensation reporting and follow-up. Ensure accurate documentation and timely resolution of claims and related issues. Assist with safety program and evaluate, assess, and improve safety, health and environmental practices.
• Screen and select qualified candidates for interviewing phase.
• Assist with interviewing process, attend, and conduct interviews along with manager/supervisor.
• Aid in managing employee background checks, and clearances as required for their positions. Track and ensure timely completion of all necessary checks and documentation.
• Assist in generating reports and maintaining HR system.
• Organize and file confidential documents and information as needed. Maintain strict confidentiality and security of sensitive employee information. Assist with managing employee records and ensure records are accurate, up-to-date and properly maintained.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience in handling confidential information.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business administration or related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations including ADA, FMLA, ERISA, EEOC and DOL.
• Two to three years in a Human Resources role required.
• Experience working in a union environment preferred.