Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist)

$45,760 - $79,165/Yr

The Coca-Cola Company - Rapid City, SD

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Rapid City, SD

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist at Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country plays a vital role in administering various HR programs, including talent acquisition and DOT driver qualification management. This position is responsible for maintaining employee records, assisting with benefit enrollment, and providing administrative support to the HR team while ensuring exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. The role emphasizes the importance of embodying the company's culture and values, promoting a servant leadership approach within the organization and the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating and maintaining employee records assuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.
• Assist in timely position postings with applicable state agencies, area colleges, and technical schools, internal and online job boards, and other recruiting outlets.
• Conduct pre-employment activities including background screenings and checking references, following up to ensure timeliness of completion.
• Initiate and follow adverse actions as necessary in the background screening process.
• Create offer letters for candidates selected by hiring managers and process through the HRIS system for appropriate approvals.
• Follow up with candidates to ensure timeliness of offer acceptance and initiating background invitation.
• Follow up with managers to retrieve Interview Guides and other candidate and new hire information.
• Ensure full and accurate completion of all onboarding documentation and tasks by new hires as well as hiring managers.
• Set up new team members in the HRIS/Payroll system and other reporting systems and spreadsheets.
• Set up weekly new hire orientation sessions and confirm/follow up on orientation attendance.
• Send weekly communication of new team members.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Track positions requiring CDLs and create and maintain DOT files consistent with state and federal laws.
• Submit and track DOT driver history requests of new commercial licensed drivers to their former employers.
• Manage DOT Clearinghouse activity for the company.
• Stay up to date on DOT & FMCSA regulations and requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of DOT information in HRIS system to reflect an accurate monthly report to leaders.
• Provide administrative support to members of HR Department and assist department in carrying out various human resources programs and procedures for all company employees.
• Assist in updating and maintaining Human Resources Intranet site, keeping all applicable forms and documents current.
• Perform routine audits of personnel & DOT files and follow up on missing paperwork.
• Maintain updated process documentation for all functional areas of responsibility within the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of experience in a Human Resources role or a high-level administrative role.
• Prior experience working in a recruiting and/or talent acquisition and DOT position preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a high-volume recruitment environment.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision options
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for Employees
• 401K With Employer Match
• Product Discounts