Hillside Children's Center - Rochester, NY
posted about 2 months ago
The HR Specialist will support the HR department in various administrative and employee-related tasks, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role is crucial in providing excellent customer service to all internal and external customers through effective verbal and written communications, including timely follow-up on inquiries. The HR Specialist will maintain accurate employee records and ensure proper documentation of HR-related processes such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and transfers. Additionally, the role involves assisting with the onboarding of new employees, which includes creating new hire files and entering employee information into the HR system of record. Confidentiality of employee information is paramount, and the HR Specialist must handle sensitive issues with professionalism and empathy. The HR Specialist will also be responsible for maintaining thoroughly documented procedures that ensure efficient workflow and continuous process improvement within the Human Resource Department. This includes coordinating the hiring and onboarding process from start to finish, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, funders, and agency policies. The role requires completing accurate HR systems data entry, running reports, maintaining files, and conducting audit reviews of all tasks performed. The HR Specialist will assist with various Human Resource projects, including Employee Relations, Training, Performance and Talent Management, and Talent Acquisition. Responding to and resolving matters utilizing Human Resources best practices while demonstrating alignment with Hillside's organizational values, policies, and protocols is essential. The HR Specialist will prioritize, support, and complete assigned tasks with competing deadlines in a timely manner and participate in department, agency, and team meetings. This job description is not exhaustive, and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.