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As a member of Home Chef's People Team, the Human Resources Specialist will be responsible for providing life cycle HR support to associates. HR support includes but is not limited to: ensuring ...

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Associate Human Rights Specialists are professionals who support the promotion and protection of human rights within organizations, government agencies, or international bodies. They assist in researching human rights issues, monitoring compliance, preparing reports, and developing educational programs. Their role often involves coordinating with stakeholders, advocating for policy changes, and providing guidance on human rights standards. This entry-level position is typically part of a larger team and can serve as a stepping stone to more senior roles in the field.

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Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency

Pontiac, MI • On-site

$24.11/hr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

FLSA Status: Exempt-Administrative
Job Mission:
Assist with the provision of human resources services. Further, the Human Resources Specialist is responsible for using his/her independent judgment and discretion with regards to marketing of the programs, monitoring of the problems, dispute resolution of programs, and team supervision.
Performance Standards:
  1. Assists in the administration of the agency employee handbooks, union contract, assists in the resolution of employee issues, and day-to-day administration of Human Resources operations.
  2. Recruits and makes recommendation for hire, placement, and promotion for staff positions below the Associate Director level and orients new staff members.
  3. Assists with all the agency human resources functions. Including updated Standard Operating Procedures, Job Descriptions, the Salary Ranges and Unemployment Insurance.
  4. Assists with the administration of worker's compensation, employee leave, and agency fringe benefits.
  5. Assist in the maintenance of all records, files and documents.
  6. Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  1. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field required, or minimum of five (5) years of proven experience in any of the following areas: recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and/or office management.
  2. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in recruitment, onboarding, fringe benefits administration, employment law compliance, and general human resources functions.
  3. Two (2) years experience working with computer applications, especially using Windows environment for word processing, HRIS/HCM systems and spreadsheet applications. Microsoft Office 365 experience preferred.
  4. Valid Michigan Driver's license and access to reliable transportation required.

Physical Job Description:
Job requirements in an 8 hour workday:
Sit: 4 hours
Stand: 1 hour
Walk: 1 hour
Bend/Stoop: 1 hours
Movements:
Crawl: No
Reach Above: Yes
Crouch: Yes
Balancing: Yes
Squat: Yes
Climb: Yes
Shoulder Level: Yes
Kneel: Yes
Pushing: Yes
Weight Carried: 11 - 25 lbs.
Weight Lifted: Up to 10 LBS.
OLHSA IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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