Human Resources Specialist Jobs

This position is a part of our People Services team. People Services is committed to taking care of our employees and helping to make NISC a great place to work. The HR Specialist helps our team achieve that goal in several ways, but primarily serves employees by administering employee surveys, collecting data, overseeing leadership development and conducting employee relations related meetings.

Other key functions of the HR Specialist include administering employee policies & benefits, managing workers compensation, supporting wellness and ergonomics efforts, maintaining critical HR data, and assisting with reporting and compliance. As both a resource and advocate for NISC employees, the HR Generalist has an open door and is regularly available to staff and often serves as a first point of contact on a range of employee relations matters.

Work Schedule:

• Lake Saint Louis, MO
• Hybrid from one of our office locations:
  
  • Lake Saint Louis, MO
  • Mandan, ND
• Requirement: Minimum of working 2 days per week out of an office location and ability to work up to all 5 days a week from an office location as needed.
• Mandan, ND

Essential Duties:

• Other duties as assigned.
• Draft content for internal employee communications and post blogs and announcements.
• Process and track FMLA leave, workers compensation claims, and disability claims.
• Administer medical, dental, vision, disability, group life, section 125 and other employee benefit programs, including processing enrollments, qualifying events, and terminations.
• Support hiring process and recruitment efforts, including preparing new hire paperwork, scheduling interviews and assessments, and attending job fairs, as needed.
• Maintain employee records and other data in the HRIS, including processing hires, status changes, promotions, and terminations.
• Ability to serve as the system administrator or backup administrator on performance, succession, and employee learning management systems, collaborating with team members to configure and customize to support business processes.
• Assist employee committees to plan and execute events and activities.
• Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values.
• Assist in developing data-driven short- and long-term goals and key performance metrics as requested.
• Serve as a contact for employees regarding policy, and other HR-related questions.
• Counsel employees regarding work, family or personal problems.
• Assist in planning and coordination of employee recognition program.
• Assist with revision and interpretation of Human Resources policies.
• Assist in developing, planning, and conducting leadership training across the organization.
• Assist in collecting and compiling HR metrics and data from a variety of sources including the human resource information system (HRIS), performance and succession systems, applicant tracking system, employee surveys, exit interviews, employment records, government labor statistics, and other sources.
• Provide support to NISC employees and record interactions in CRM tool.
• Conduct new hire orientation related to benefits, policies, and employee resources.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred:

• Strong research and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Travel as often as necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the position.
• Moderate level conflict management skills.
• Moderate level ability to set and manage internal and external customer expectations.
• Moderate level knowledge of general HR policies and practices, employee benefits, and the legal environment of human resource administration
• Excellent telephone/email etiquette and an ability to deal effectively with Member/Customers.
• Demonstrated ability to showcase a high level of empathy and ability to build trust with others.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work as part of a team.
• 3+ years of related experience preferred.
• Moderate level knowledge of business-related software applications and services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Moderate level ability to organize and prioritize.
• Commitment to confidentiality and possesses an excellent sense of professionalism when handling sensitive HR data.

NISC's Shared Values & Competencies:

• Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing – always.
• Teamwork – We exemplify the cooperative spirit by working together.
• Relationships – We are committed to building and preserving lasting relationships.
• Personal Development – We believe the free exchange of knowledge and information is absolutely necessary to the success of each individual and the organization.
• Empowerment – We believe individuals have the power to make a difference.
• Innovation – We promote the spirit of creativity and champion new ideas.

Education Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this position, employees must be able to see and communicate. Employees are regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move, and operate computer keyboards or office equipment.

Disclaimer:

Management may modify this job description by assigning or reassigning duties and responsibilities at any time.

Key Words:

Human Resources | Employee Relations | Employee Data | HR | System Administration