HR Specialist

HR Specialist

Location

Shelbyville, TN

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 0800 - 1700

Primary Function

The HR Specialist provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Department while serving as a key resource for employee communications and engagement. With a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, compliance, and employee service, this position coordinates internal and external communications, employee recognition programs, company events, website and digital communication platforms, and supports a wide range of Human Resources functions and strategic initiatives.

Description

• Maintains the Company's internal and external communication platforms, including social media accounts, website content updates, employee information displays and television monitors.
• Coordinates employee recognition programs, including service awards, employee milestones, birthdays, work anniversaries, and other recognition initiatives that support employee engagement and company culture.
• Coordinates company events and employee engagement activities by providing end-to-end support, including event planning, communications, scheduling, logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site event execution.
• Responsible for maintenance of company personnel and benefits data files within HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems).
• Performs regular audits to ensure company and regulatory compliance of data files within HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems).
• Maintains, processes, reviews, and compiles a variety of confidential and sensitive electronic and hard copy reports, records, statistics, and correspondence, which requires tact and discretion in handling.
• Develop, maintain, review, and update job descriptions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational needs and position requirements.
• Plays a supporting role in the onboarding of all company employees.
• Fields requests for information regarding the company personnel and benefits data files in compliance with company policy.
• Assists co-workers within Human Resources department to ensure maintenance of efficient, accurate and secure data.
• Responsible for coordination of benefits for all employees including assisting employees with benefits questions and concerns.
• Helps coordinate and track of on-going HR training programs.
• In certain locations, performs essential front desk administrative duties including but not limited to greeting visitors, answering, and routing incoming phone calls
• Primary contacts are within the department with regular contact with management and representatives of outside organizations.
• Provides support in non-driver positions utilizing job boards, career websites, resume searches, etc.
• Attend career fairs and community outreach events to promote the company, build relationships with prospective candidates, and support recruiting initiatives.
• Regular attendance is required to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Other duties and special projects and events as assigned.

Skills

• Excellent professional-level writing, editing and verbal communications skills with an ability to adjust communication for different audiences and channels and to tell a compelling story.
• Capability to manage multiple projects under tight and sometimes competing deadlines with the flexibility to quickly shift gears when needed.
• Friendly, polite, and possesses emotional intelligence.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to establish priorities.
• Good analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately document and report.
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to identify issues and solve routine problems.
• Full knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred.
• 1-2 years human resource experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EOE

Big G Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to diversify its workforce. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. The statements contained in this document are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions and duties. Other duties besides those listed within this document may be essential. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.