Job DetailsJob LocationMIA - Miami, FLEducation Level2 Year DegreeTravel PercentageNoneJob CategoryHuman ResourcesDescriptionGENERAL PURPOSEThe Human Resources Specialist is responsible for performing HR related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Human Resources Manager, Corporate HR staff, and plant supervisors and managers. The HR Specialist is responsible for non-exempt and exempt recruiting and onboarding process. Works to ensure positive employee relations, and is also involved in training, policy implementation, affirmative action, and employment law compliance.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administers human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel.
- Assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
- Prepares and maintains employee handbook, policies, and procedures manual.
- Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
- Assists in benefits administration by communicating benefit information to employees including enrollment dates and changes to new plans.
- Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, including writing and placing advertisements
- Conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career-pathing, performance, and development.
- Handles employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling and exit interviewing.
- Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
- Maintains facility organization charts.
- Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals.
- Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
- Work with management to seek out ways to reduce turnover.
- Maintains human resources information system records and compiles reports from the database.
- Safety Committee representative.
- Manages workplace safety.
- Maintains OSHA Logs...
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree and five to seven years Human Resources experience, or master's degree in Human Resources and two to three years Human Resources experience, or any similar combination of education and experience.
- Bilingual skills highly preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of FMLA, EEO, Workers Compensation, OSHA, and ADA.
- Advanced skills in ethical conduct and confidentiality.
- Proficient problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
WORKING CONDITIONSAMOUNT OF TIME TYPICALLY SPENT ON ACTIVITYInside work: protected from weather conditions.FREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVEROutside work: no effective protection from weatherFREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVERBoth inside and outside work: activities occur both inside and outside an office enclosure.FREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVERExtreme cold: below 32 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a dayFREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVERExtreme heat: above 100 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a dayFREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVERNoise: customers must shout to be heard over ambient noise level (hearing protection required)FREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVERVibration: exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole bodyFREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVERPotential hazards: moving parts, electricity, gas, scaffolding, chemicals, etc.FREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVERTerminal viewing: extended viewing of screensFREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVERAtmospheric conditions (in non-confined spaces): fumes, odors, mists, gases, poor ventilation, etc.FREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVEROils: air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluidsFREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVERRespirator: use of a respirator is requiredFREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVERPhysical stamina: due to emergency or workload demands, subject to extended work hours requiring stamina beyond normal demands or levelsFREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVERNone: employee is NOT substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (work occurs in typical office or administrative environment)FREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELYNEVERACTIVITYFUNCTIONAMOUNT OF TIME TYPICALLY SPENT ON ACTIVITYEssentialNon-EssentialRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyStanding (on a hard surface)XStairsXWalkingXSittingXTwistingXStoopingXCrouchingXCrawlingXTalkingXHearingXReachingXSeeingXBalancingXPushing up to 50 lbs.XPulling up to 50 lbs.XGraspingXLifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.XFeelingXMoving (continuous motion)XUsing precise hand movementsXReasoning or solving problemsXReading XWritingXPerforming mathematical calculationsXAdhering to deadlines under pressureXLearning or retaining technical informationXInteracting with customers or visitorsX