Human Resources Onboarding Specialist

$43,680 - $49,920/Yr

Yai - Berkeley, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Berkeley, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Human Resources Onboarding Specialist at YAI is responsible for managing the onboarding process for new hires, providing support for Workday and benefits inquiries, and assisting in recruitment efforts. This role is crucial in ensuring a smooth transition for new employees into the organization, while also supporting the HR team in various administrative tasks related to hiring and employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Process all new hire paperwork and communicate status to supervisors.
• Participate in recruitment efforts and assist with onboarding.
• Respond to general HR inquiries and requests.
• Process background checks and maintain clearance databases.
• Support sourcing, recruitment, and hiring of top talent.
• Liaise between hiring managers and candidates for interviews and referrals.
• Utilize job boards and social media to advertise open positions.
• Organize and attend career fairs and recruiting events.
• Manage pipeline activity and maintain data integrity via ATS (Workday).
• Generate offer letters and facilitate communication between HR and Program Managers.
• Attend regional leadership meetings to provide updates and report on KPIs.
• Troubleshoot and provide support for Workday-related issues.
• Act as the initial point of contact for benefits-related questions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or similar preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of human resources or administration experience preferred.
• 1 year of Workday ERP system experience preferred.
• 1 year of ATS, HRIS, or ERP system experience required.
• Familiarity with the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) field preferred.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and multitask effectively.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the I/DD field.
• Proficiency in utilizing ATS and ERP systems for hiring processes.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance