HR Specialist at Universal Stainless

Dunkirk, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Excel, Data Entry, Customer Service, Payroll, Recruitment, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Training, Compliance, Planning, Organizing, Time Management, Communication, Confidentiality, Attention to Detail

Industry

mining

Description

Job Summary This position works closely with and provides administrative support to the Human Resources Manager by handling a variety of administrative responsibilities and supporting several specialized functions such as assist in reconciling HR related invoices, onboarding new employees, collecting and keeping track of and filing/entering into programs employment/attendance records, maintaining complete and accurate personnel files and collecting or communicating HR related information within the organization. This person in this position should have very strong excel and data entry skills, serve as a customer service person to employees, and assist regularly with a diverse mix of HR related projects and initiatives on an as needed basis. Education and Experience Two to four years of direct human resource department work experience in all employee lifecycle phases, basic accounting and invoice reconciliation, employee time reporting, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) along with proficient word processing, spreadsheets and other general computer skills and high school diploma are required. A bachelor’s degree and/or and PHR or SHRM certification and experience using ADP WorkforceNow (including Applicant Tracking Software) are strongly preferred. Familiarity with employment laws and regulations, recordkeeping, general HR practices, excellent planning, organizing, time management, communication skills, being a self-starter, honesty and willingness to take direction, understanding the need to properly secure sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality are necessary. Essential Duties & Functions * Payroll: Process weekly payroll for hourly employees and bi-weekly payroll for salary employees. * Recruitment and Onboarding: Assist with the recruitment process, from job posting to interviewing and onboarding new employees. * Employee Relations: Address employee queries and concerns, fostering a positive work environment. * Benefits Administration: In collaboration with the HR Manager, coordinate and manage employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance and effective communication. * Training and Development: Identify training needs and organize staff training sessions and workshops. * Compliance: Ensure HR policies and practices are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations. * Continuous Improvement: Actively identify opportunities for improvement of key processes and improving employee experience and drive change management. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions * Regularly required to communicate, both orally and in writing; occasionally required to speak on the telephone for extended periods of time. * Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, stand and walk. * Regularly required to use hands to type, grasp, handle, or feel; reach, push or pull with hands and arms; and talk or hear. * Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. * Regularly required to demonstrate a high degree of attention to details, quality standards and accuracy. * Must have the ability to handle and organize multiple priorities and deadlines. * Must have the ability to travel occasionally. * Must have the ability to occasionally lift and or move 10 lbs. or more. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It may not constitute an exhaustive statement of the essential functions, responsibilities or requirements of the job, which are dictated by the needs of the office, department and supervisor(s) to whom the employee is assigned. Employment is at will. Accordingly, the Company may change the functions and responsibilities of this position at any time. Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance * Profit Sharing and more!

Responsibilities

The HR Specialist will provide administrative support to the HR Manager, assist in various HR functions, and handle employee queries. This role involves processing payroll, managing recruitment and onboarding, and ensuring compliance with HR policies.