HR Specialist

$39,520 - $43,680/Yr

Harvey Nash - Peoria, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Peoria, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The HR Specialist role is designed to support the business by executing HR customer service and higher complexity administrative duties. This position contributes to operational excellence in HR by efficiently managing processes related to employment compliance, payroll, absence management, time tracking, benefits administration, and employee data management. The HR Specialist will also develop expertise across HR operational areas and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Execute HR customer service and administrative duties.
• Manage processes related to employment compliance, payroll, absence management, time tracking, and benefits administration.
• Provide excellent service experience for employee-facing processes.
• Develop expertise in HR operational processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain an HR Operations knowledge database and report on HR operational metrics.
• Assist in business process improvement by evaluating and implementing efficient approaches.
• Document routine information and fulfill information capture needs in HR.
• Provide quality customer service and resolve common HR-related issues.
• Assist employees with personal or professional problems and conduct satisfaction surveys.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, standards, and procedures.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in HR or related field.
• Proficient in MS O365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with good Excel skills including basic formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to manage HR inquiries.
• Strong time management skills and ability to shift priorities as necessary.
• General HR knowledge is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Knowledge of business process improvement best practices.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance