Human Resources Onboarding Specialist

Job Summary:
This will be an in office M-F role. The Onboarding Specialist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.
Duties/Responsibilities:

Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field experience required.
At least one year of human resource management experience is preferred.
SHRM-CP a plus.
Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Demonstrates Dependability:

Arrives to work on time according to agency policies Uses leave time according to agency policies
Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines
Demonstrates Flexibility & Initiative:

Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues
Works different shifts when necessary
Recommends program changes and improvements
Demonstrates Teamwork:

Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals
Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees
Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor
Demonstrates Professionalism:

Conducts self in professional manner with colleagues, peers, and persons served
Recognizes the rights of clients; and will protect privacy of persons served at all times by following agency, State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations
Adheres to agency Code of Ethics at all times
Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws and regulations under which the agency operates