HR Specialist - Saco, United States - MMQCI

Description

Human Resources Specialist

EMPLOYER
Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc.

(MMQCI), located in Saco, Maine, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells unique quality control products used by hospital laboratories and manufacturers to monitor the accuracy of tests for genetic, oncologic, and infectious diseases.

MMQCI has patented technologies to stabilize DNA and RNA for use as quality controls and continues to pursue the discovery of novel techniques useful for the development of new quality control products.

We are a small, growing company and offer a relaxed but challenging work environment.


GENERAL SUMMARY

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicates company personnel policies and procedures to employees; address questions and concerns with employees regarding topics such as salaries, benefits, company policies, and other HR related issues
• Onboards newly hired employees including: employee handbook review, employment documents, and benefit enrollment
• Assists with company benefit administration for health and dental plans, disability and group life insurance plans and company sponsored 401(k) plan. Includes processing enrollments, answering questions about plan coverage, claims resolution, and open enrollment.
• Creates and maintains confidential files on each employee. Process, verify and maintain documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, performance evaluations and employee classifications.
• Establishes and maintains department records and reports; recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency and services performed
• Posts, maintains and tracks open positions on company website and selected job boards; maintain a monthly actual staffing to plan report for management
• Conducts introductory calls with applicants for selected positions, schedules interviews for selected applicants and supports managers in the hiring process
• Responds to various information requests from governmental agencies, such as unemployment, in a timely manner
• Processes biweekly payroll: prepares time sheet summaries, enters hour information into payroll service portal, distribute paychecks, resolves employee questions about deductions and paid time off information
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum three years' experience in Human Resources or Recruiting preferred
• Exhibit extraordinary discretion, confidentiality, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with our team
• Cheerful attitude and strong work ethic
• Effective interpersonal skills to build relationships with other employees and service providers
• Ability to work independently with little supervision required
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential
• Ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive company and employee information
• Knowledge of HR principles and federal/local regulations
• Must be a nonsmoker due to product contamination prevention requirements
• Moderate lifting, walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching and twisting required
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified._

BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Sick leave
• Paid Parental leave

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LOCATION:

_ MMQCI is conveniently located in beautiful southern coastal Maine, minutes from the Maine Turnpike, Portland International Jetport, and less than 2 hours from Boston.

Close by are fabulous Portland restaurants, sandy beaches, and a plentiful supply of Maine lobsters Many terrific outdoor activities are easily accessible including hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, skiing and snowshoeing.

We are in a state-of-the-art facility located in Saco right next to the Eastern Trail. Come join us

• A cover letter is required_.

Contact Information:
Human Resources

Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc.

23 Mill Brook Road

Saco, Maine 04072

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