Human Resources Specialist - Hartford, United States - ParadigmWorks Group Inc

Description

ParadigmWorks Group Inc. is currently seeking an energetic, people-oriented Human Resouces Specialist to join our dynamic team in Hartford, CT

About Us:

Our company was founded with the intent of empowering individuals by providing a vehicle for matching talented individuals with employment opportunities in both public and private sectors across the U.S.

We provide unparalleled corporate and management support, an excellent work environment and an excellent compensation package including a comprehensive medical and dental insurance plan, 401K, paid holidays and paid vacation.

Job Summary:

Provides support to the Human Resources Department by assisting the HR manager with some aspects of human resources as directed by the manager.

This position is primarily responsible for the oversight of training and benefits administration. Follows policies and procedures in accordance with DOL, PRH, Center and Horizons Youth Services requirements.


Duties:
Assists as needed with employment activities, including recruitment, testing, reference checking and related employment matters.
Assists with the preparation and maintenance of procedures for new hires, transfers, separations, salary changes and other personnel practices.
Administers employee benefits such as life, health, long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plan for center employees.
Reports workers comp claims and tracks post-incident activity.
Maintains accurate database of all PRH training completed by all employees.
Works with the HR manager to ensure that any training deficiencies are clearly communicated to the appropriate department manager.
Maintains adequate records on each employee as relates to employee benefits program.

Assists with the monitoring of all EEO, OFCCP and Corporate Policies and ProceduresAssists with the processing of employee payroll for Finance Department through the entering of employee changes and other maintenance aspects of the ADP system.

Maintains personnel records in a confidential manner.
Assists with the establishment of positive employee relations to foster a high level of performance from all employees.
Monitors areas of responsibility to ensure timely and high-quality services.
Works towards meeting performance management goals.
Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and center policies and procedures.
Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
Participates in PRH mandated staff. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.


Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Experience:
Two years of related experience and/or training

Education:
Associates degree required. Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university preferred and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.


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*If yes, include nature of the intentional tort and the disposition of the action: *How did you learn of our Company? *If referral, who were you referred by?Have you ever applied or worked at our Company before? *If yes, provide dates:Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? *Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g.,H-1B visa status)?Note: The Federal Immigration and Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that a DHS Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 be completed for every new hire and that within 3 business days of beginning work every new hire must present to the employer documentation establishing his/her identity and authorization to work.

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