Full-Time Human Resources Specialist

Richmond Community College - Hamlet, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Hamlet, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist will support the Director of Human Resources by performing a variety of technical and administrative duties related to personnel management. This role involves maintaining personnel records, assisting in the recruitment process, and providing information to employees and the public regarding HR matters. The specialist will also serve as a backup for the HR Director when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Director of Human Resources in all areas.
• Key all new hires into E-Verify and maintain all I-9's including retention and purging.
• Report new hires to the State of NC.
• Process background checks on all new hires and communicate results to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain organizational charts and job descriptions for all full-time positions.
• Assist employees with open enrollment and serve as liaison to arrange benefit representative visits during open enrollment.
• Prepare and complete New Employee Orientation and assist with enrolling new employees in benefits.
• Create new employee files and file documents into appropriate employee files.
• Ensure all employees have official transcripts and verifications on file and provide copies as needed.
• Process employment verification and state service forms/requests on current and past employees.
• Manage employment listings and vacancies including creating requisitions, advertising, and posting positions.
• Follow the hiring process through an online applicant tracking system (ATS) and communicate with applicants.
• Set up interviews and prepare interview folders for the Interview Committee.
• Attend and monitor interviews when needed and maintain Position Vacancy documentation.
• Evaluate applicant qualifications and make recommendations for interviews to the President or hiring supervisor.
• Assist the HR Director with contract renewals and annual performance appraisal processes.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Business, Accounting, Office Administration, or related field required.
• Two years of experience in Human Resources with a focus on employee relations, benefits administration, and onboarding preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong focus on employee relations and benefits administration.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.