Human Resources Specialist

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

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Zermount Inc. is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Specialist to manage and support a wide range of HR functions with a focus on employee relations benefits administration compliance recruitment and HR policy development. This role is essential in facilitating HR processes ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations administering employee benefits programs and fostering a positive organizational culture. As the HR Specialist you will work closely with department heads and employees providing guidance on HR-related matters and ensuring efficient operations within the HR department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in the full recruitment process including job postings resume screening coordinating interviews and extending job offers.
• Lead new hire onboarding processes including paperwork benefits enrollment orientation sessions and training programs.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and management to address employee relations matters including conflict resolution performance management and disciplinary actions.
• Administer employee health and welfare plans and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and documentation within the HRIS system.
• Write and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for HR processes to ensure clarity and compliance.
• Manage and document employee raises salary deductions title changes written counseling and performance improvement plans.
• Review monthly invoices with benefits brokers and communicate necessary adjustments in a timely manner.
• Lead open enrollment processes annually including plan updates employee communication and enrollment support.
• Handle performance evaluations for different departments on a yearly basis ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are current compliant and effectively communicated to staff.
• Administer the benefits programs including open enrollment periods plan changes and claims resolution.
• Assist with and support employee engagement retention strategies and organizational culture initiatives.
• Conduct exit interviews and manage offboarding processes ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Assist with travel expense processes as necessary ensuring compliance with company policy.
• Verify and vlaidate timesheets for employees using the Unanet system ensuring accurate time reporting and compliance with payroll requirements.
• Assist in the development and execution of HR training programs for employees and management.
• Conduct research and stay up to date with HR best practices industry trends and employment law to ensure compliance and promote continuous improvement.
• Handle and maintain employee documents with a high level of security and confidentiality.
• Manage compliance with federal and state regulations including employment laws workers compensation and EEOC guidelines.

Required Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Experience handling employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Familiarity with federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms particularly with HCMS (iSolved) and MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Experience in benefits administration and payroll coordination is preferred.
• Experience managing timesheets and timecards using the Unanet system.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR with a strong background in employee relations recruitment and benefits administration.
• Proven operational experience with full-cycle recruitment when necessary.
• Experience with Human Capital Management System (HCMS) and handling and protecting employee documents and information.
• Experience with employment law compliance open enrollment HR best practices and managing employee records such as raises deductions and title changes.

CERTIFICATIONS

A minimum of at least one of the following certifications is required:

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
• Strategic HR Leadership (SHRL) by the Human Capital Institute
• Professional in HR (PHR)
• Certified HR Professional (CHRP) by HRPA
• Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR)
• Technical Recruitment Certification

LOCATIONS

Zermount Corporate Headquarters in Arlington Virginia

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority