HR SPECIALIST

$46,155 - $56,410/Yr

GEO Group - Philipsburg, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philipsburg, PA

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The HR Specialist role at GEO Secured Services involves providing paraprofessional HR support in a challenging and rewarding environment. The position focuses on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration, contributing to the company's mission of delivering effective rehabilitation and community reintegration programs. The role emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion within the workforce, aiming to create a positive experience for both candidates and employees.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting and outreach efforts to meet or exceed recruiting targets.
• Ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Assist in the administration and/or tracking of employee development training.
• Provide insight into employee concerns and resolve issues expediently.
• Perform employee onboarding, including data entry and new employee orientation.
• Maintain records of insurance coverage, retirement plans, and personnel transactions.
• Process leaves of absence and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, and applicable laws.
• Provide employees with guidance on company HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare routine and special reports by conducting analysis of trends and identifying problem areas.
• Provide referral support for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in HR, or higher education degree and one (1) year of related work experience in Human Resources.
• Good working knowledge and familiarity with HR concepts, practices, procedures, and basic employment laws.
• Experience working with an HR Information System preferred.
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism to gain the respect of all employees.
• Excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times due to handling sensitive information.
• Proven history of ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Windows, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with an HR Information System.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account