Human Resources Specialist
San Jose, CA Human Resources
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Job Summary: Performs complex clerical tasks and human resources duties. May perform generalist duties in absence of Manager.   


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles.
  • Enter employee information in computerized human resources system such as personal data compensation, benefits, training, attendance, merits, etc. Performs systems backup regularly.
  • Reviews employment applications for accuracy. Interviews non-exempt level applicants Prescreens applications for exempt candidates.
  • Conducts benefit and policy orientation with new hires.
  • Establishes and maintains all employee personnel files and records.
  • Updates employee files to document personnel transactions and provides information to the Finance Department for payroll purposes.
  • Conducts reference checks as required.
  • Examines employee files to answer routine inquiries and provides information to authorized personnel.
  • Types job postings, letters, reports, memorandums, performance appraisals etc.
  • Proofreads and corrects grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors.
  • Gathers and compiles data from personnel records and prepares required reports.
  • Establishes and maintains all EEO/AAP logs.
  • Publishes center staff newsletter.
  • May assist in the development of the center Affirmative Action Plan.
  • All other duties assigned.


Requirements

Minimum: High School graduate or equivalent. One years’ work-related experience plus one year in a complex clerical capacity.


Preferred: Previous HR and Payroll experience.


Knowledge: Ability to proficiently operate personal computer; working knowledge of word processing and math spreadsheet software applications. Ability to type accurately at a moderate speed. Familiarity with basic EEO/AAP legislation. Knowledge of basic interviewing skills. Sound business telephone techniques. Ability to use proper Business English, proofread and correct grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

Salary Description
$25.00 - $27.00 Annually