Are you ready to bring your A-game to the HR world? We're on the hunt for a Human Resources Specialist who can juggle tasks like a pro-and keep our team running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love making a difference, this opportunity might be for your!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide employees with insurance and benefit information by researching issues, acting as a liaison to benefit providers, and offering guidance through verbal and written communication.
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to team efforts as needed.
• Participate in company-sponsored events through committee participation and event planning.
• Assist the HR Manager with job postings, interview scheduling, question preparation, and documentation.
• Facilitate new employee onboarding, including regulatory compliance and benefits enrollment.
• Oversee required health screenings and vaccinations, including scheduling and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate the company drug testing program, including scheduling, record maintenance, and reporting.
• Approve and reconcile invoices for Accounts Payable.
• Manage personnel files for current, archived, and FRBS remote employees.
• Maintain and purge employee records, including I-9 forms, termed employee files, STD/LTD documentation, and 401K election forms.
• Initiate COBRA events for new retirees and manage retiree demographics.
• Ensure compliance with company bylaws and assist with Nominating Committee and Annual Meeting planning.
• Support the HR VP with Board of Directors activities, including meeting preparation and travel arrangements.
• Create and maintain the Retiree Billing spreadsheet for the Accounting Department.
• Track retirees turning 65 and assist with Medicare Advantage enrollment.
• Handle retiree communications, including letters, notifications, meetings, death benefits, dental/life insurance questions, and updates to personal information.
• Address NTCA-related employee benefit questions, retirement illustration requests, updates to personal information, and processing new hires, terminations, and W2 compensation for the pension group.
• Support the Worker Claim process and provide ongoing assistance.
• Assist employees with medical and vision claims, Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), insurance questions, provider inquiries, claim forms, and wellness forms.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to elicit cooperation from others and teach subject matter to employee groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other company-specific software systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple job assignments, coordinate projects, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of office practices, time management, record keeping, and filing systems.
• Education equivalent to the completion of high school.
• Additional education and experience in Human Resources principles and practices, and state and federal HR laws and regulations is preferred.
• Human Resources certifications through SHRM or HRCI preferred.

_ Join our team and make a significant impact in our Human Resources Department. We value dedication, attention to detail, and a passion for helping others. If you are ready to take on this exciting role, we look forward to welcoming you to our team!_