Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Corporate HR Manager, this individual performs a wide range of Human Resource duties to support the growth of the MER Portfolio of Businesses and enhance its culture. The major areas covered are, recruitment, new hire administration, employee development, employee relations, retention, services and HR compliance and administration. This position will provide support to MER’s employees, acting as the first point of contact, while assisting the Corporate HR Manager as needed with other responsibilities and projects. This individual will partner with Regional Management to drive the Company’s HR strategies while supporting the regional priorities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assists with the maintenance and execution of the Company’s new hire orientation program
- Assists with MER’s Employee Development strategy and initiatives, including coordinating HR-related training to employees, as directed
- Assists with developing and tracking compliance with Company HR policies and procedures. Responsibilities include communicating any issues to the HR Manager, proposing solutions to HR-related issues and assisting with approved solution implementation
- Ensures appropriate reporting of state and federal documentation required. (i.e., e-verification, new hire reporting, etc.)
- Assists with and provides support of employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high-level mutual respect, fairness and employee morale
- Supports management and supervisors on performance coaching, personnel matters and concerns to ensure consistency and to maintain a positive work environment
- Facilitates information between compensation and benefits management
- Assists with the maintenance of the Company’s HRIS system and develops and issues reports as needed (i.e., job titles, annual reviews, etc.)
- Assists with the unemployment claims process, as directed
- Ensures personnel files and other documentation are retained as required
- Flexible to respond to requests and other duties as needed
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-3 years experience in Human Resources, preferred
- 10% – 15% travel required, depending upon business need
- Excellent organization and time management skills • Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
- Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to handle high level of confidential information
- Intermediate level knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
Education Requirements:
Associate’s degree and/or professional HR certification preferred. Bachelor’s degree a plus Certifications in the HR field preferred