Recruit and interview potential applicants on experience, skills, and education
Updates job requirements when needed
Contacts applicants’ references and performs background checks required by the company
Organizes and manages new employee orientation, on-boarding, and training programs
Explains and provides information on employee benefits, programs, and education
Advise on benefits needs or evaluate benefit contract bids
Covers all legal compliance for human resource federal and state requirements
Maintains employee records and paperwork
Represents employer in the community and recruiting events
Answers employee questions and addresses employee concerns with the company; including employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
Sometimes manages committees on wellness, training, health, and safety, culture, and communications
Human Resources Job Requirements and Qualifications
HR applicants require a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or extensive prior experience in human resources
3 to 5+ years of experience in a human resources position
Possesses superb written and spoken communication skills
Excellent interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills
Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record-keeping
Organized and efficient in daily tasks
Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, training, and preventive labor relations, preferred
General knowledge of employment laws and best practices