Human Resources Specialist - Porter-Starke 701 : Job Details

Porter-Starke Services is looking to add to our Human Resources Team!

We are currently seeking an Human Resources Specialist! This role will assist with the human resources functions for Porter-Starke Services, Inc., a Community Mental Health Center based in Valparaiso, Indiana that serves clients throughout northwest Indiana. Porter-Starke Services also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center. The Human Resources Specialist will assist in personnel administration, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, recruiting, and other human resources functions.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with 20% company matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Company paid life insurance and long term disability
• Employee discounts (YMCA)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous PTO
• 11 paid holidays
• Educational Reimbursement & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Company-wide employee recognition events
• Free health and wellness screenings
• EAP Program

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Human Resources (HR) Specialist may perform the following:

• Maintains and data enters personnel information and employee records related to the areas of recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, training, performance management, employee relations and legal compliance.
• Responds and tracks all FMLA and personal leave of absence requests.
• Assist in employment process, which includes updating job descriptions, advertising, job postings, background checks, reference verification and responding to questions as needed.
• Verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 records.
• Assists in benefit plan administration, such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, government reporting.
• Generates a variety of reports for the Human Resources department, organization and outside agencies.
• Responsible for annual open enrollment and coordinating annual wellness labs for staff.
• Reports weekly on immunization tracking for employees.
• Assists and coordinates employee training and development programs, which includes new employee orientation, employee and management training, computer training and re-certification.
• Updates Human Resource related announcements.
• Assists with security systems, such as employee identification badges and door lock activation.
• Tracks and notifies staff of required training and professional license expiration.
• Advises and counsels employees on certain personnel matters, work-related problems, personnel benefits, policy and procedures.
• Assist in analyzing and modifying Human Resources policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Assists Supervisors with time management system issues as necessary. Works closely with payroll department to verify employee information.
• Maintains personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
• Assist with coordinating employee recognition events (awards dinner, summer picnic/event).
• Other related duties as assigned, duties may be adjusted based on experience level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Prior Human Resources experience preferred
• Must have excellent communication skills and proficient in MS Office suite and other computer skills

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