Unclassified - Irvine, CA
posted 3 months ago
The Human Resources position involves the direct implementation of human resources policies, programs, and procedures within the organization. This role is crucial in advising both management and employees on various questions or problems related to human resources. The HR professional may possess skills in several areas including compensation, benefits, employment, affirmative action, training, and safety. The position requires a proactive approach to managing employee relations and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Key responsibilities include preparing and maintaining employment records related to significant events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, utilizing human resources management system software. The HR professional will interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations to ensure that all employees are informed and compliant. Additionally, the role involves hiring employees and processing all related paperwork, as well as informing job applicants about details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities. Addressing employee relations issues is a critical part of this role, including handling harassment allegations, work complaints, and other employee concerns. The HR professional must maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Scheduling or conducting new employee orientations is also a key responsibility, along with maintaining and updating human resources documents such as organizational charts, employee handbooks, directories, and performance evaluation forms. The HR professional will confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures and will select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.