Human Resources Specialist

EPS Group is a top 10 firm in the Southwest region, offering opportunities in both private and public sector disciplines.   As an Arizona-based Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm in the Southwest, our culture is centered around an entrepreneurial mindset that rewards innovation and collaboration. We are one-team in multiple locations to include: Arizona, California, Colorado, and coming soon to Texas!

We encourage those with an entrepreneurial mindset to apply to join a firm that offers competitive compensation & benefits in addition to quarterly performance incentives.  

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Specialist to be a part of the EPS Group team. This individual should bring a positive energy & enthusiasm to the group. If you are dedicated and driven to uncover new and exciting solutions in a team-oriented environment then EPS Group is for you.    

The HR Specialist is responsible to monitor all Human Resource functions to include compensation and benefit packages; develop & maintain policies, maintain associate records and ensure a healthy and compliant workplace.  The HR Specialist handles personnel issues within the organization, recruits and hires new talent and helps facilitate training and on-boarding into the firm. 

RESPONSIBILITIES             

• Assist in developing and executing company policies & procedures to improve efficiencies and the associate experiences
• Ensures associates have a thorough understanding of company policies and procedures to include handbook information
• Provides guidance to associates on company HR policies and procedures (i.e. PTO, tuition reimbursement, etc.)
• Ensure legal compliance of HR state and federal regulations & applicable labor and hiring laws as well as regulatory reporting requirements
• Recruiting – posting of the positions, screening, interviewing & hiring
• Onboarding; ensures the data entered is complete and accurate and ensures a positive candidate hiring experience
• Maintains files, records and transactions such as hiring, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations and other related personnel and/or payroll events
• Manage Training and associate development in coordination with Department Managers
• Tracks and maintains disciplinary actions
• Manage, maintain and execute Company benefits in coordination with the CFO
• Provides necessary referral support for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resolves associate complaints or grievances, or elevates to the Director, as needed

Key Skills

• 3-5+ years of experience in Human Resources
• Resourceful, strong communication and problem-solving skills, high emotional intelligence and discretion

• Strong working knowledge of employment laws in varying states and ability to appropriately spot employment risk issues
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business-related field, preferred

EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, a wide range of benefits including 401(k) with employer match, advancement potential, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly respected firm.