HR Specialist

Job Description:
- Maintains personnel files in compliance with applicable requirements.
- Keeps employee records up-to-date by processing employee status changes in timely fashion.
- Prepares paperwork required to place employee on payroll and establishes personnel file.
- Assists in hiring process by coordinating job posting on Web site, reviewing resumes, performing telephone interviews and reference checks.
- Maintains Employee Handbook with updated resolutions and other pertinent information, as needed
Work Experience, knowledge and skills:
- Minimum of three (3) years of job-related experience, preferably in a human resource department.
- Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, especially Excel and Microsoft Word software.
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
- Knowledge of office administration procedures.
- Ability to operate most standard office equipment.
- Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
- Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality