Human Resource Specialist in Greenwood, Mississippi

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with internal and external recruiting by:
  • Posting open positions
  • Creating offer/promotion/job change letters and their corresponding agreements
  • Ensuring all new hire documents are completed in a timely manner
  • Accurately entering all HR related data into HRIS
• Ensure accurate payroll processing by entering leave of absence information and auditing employee timesheets for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with employee relations issues such as investigations, discipline, and coaching/counseling.
• Process employee terminations.
• Provide basic ADP and Kronos support for employees.
• Administer Attendance Policy by tracking occurrences and generating reports.
• Respond to wage verifications.
• Create and maintain employee personnel files.
• Distribute paychecks
• Assist with planning and executing events and meetings.
• Administer the Employee Tool Order System.
• Update and maintain bulletin boards and television monitors.
• Assist with new employee onboarding as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Stock and organize/maintain the Employee Store; handle sales transactions.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field. Bachelor's degree in business related field preferred.
• Strong customer focus with ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and organized.
• Excellent time management and follow-up skills.
• High level of attention to detail, professionalism, and independence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgement and diplomacy.