Lammico Hiring for Recruitment & HR Specialist at Metairie, LA Full Time

Performs related functions and maintains day-to-day responsibility for designated employee-related areas: recruitment, compliance with employment law and corporate ethics, policy and procedure creation and maintenance, employee relations, performance management, and organization development programs. Services as a contributing member of the HR team in developing and supporting LAMMICO’s culture and business needs.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Works in a cooperative manner with management, coworkers, customers, and vendors; supports LAMMICO’s purpose, mission and vision in daily operations
• Contributes to the development of the department strategic and operating planning and meets assigned target dates and budget goals
• Helps ensure that department quality, service, and productivity standards are met

• Works with the VP of HR and Administration to promote, maintain, and reinforce the corporate culture; understands and maintains the corporate culture in all human resource documents, communications, and processes
• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process
• Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective advertising and recruiting methods and strategies based on the open position, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
• Directs the job posting and advertisement process, and assists as needed
• Collaborates with the hiring manager during the hiring process
• Responsible for set up, coordination, and attendance at college job fairs and recruiting sessions.; develops relationships with relevant colleges and universities for employment purposes
• Responsible for content information on the LAMMICO employment website – maintaining up to date, relevant, and appealing information to attract new employees
• Develops and maintains the new employee orientation process
• Responsible for LAMMIKIDS program
• Prepares the annual recruitment budget and assists in the Administration Department budget

Compliance/Employee Relations:

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as company policies; consults with employment attorney when necessary
• Educates employees with regard to HR policies
• Responds to questions and works with management on policies, procedures, eligibility, and termination issues
• Responsible for maintaining the Employee Handbook, including development and updates of policies, annual handbook review, and the tri-annual employee acknowledgment process
• In conjunction with the VP of HR and Administration, handles employee relations counseling; assists department manager with employee disciplinary actions and performance counseling; conducts mediations when appropriate
• In conjunction with department VP, accepts, investigates, and resolves employee grievances
• Assists VP and General Counsel with the Corporate Ethics Program; works with General Counsel on the program document and training of employee population and Board and Committee members
• Ensures the consistent application of organization policies
• Acts as an integral member of the HR team, providing input on HR strategy
• Maintains confidentiality of all information

Secondary Functions/Responsibilities:

• Performs facilitation and aids in design of organizational development program, including training, succession planning and organizational design projects and programs.
• Serves as a member of the company Business Continuity Team
• Provides backup to the Sr. Total Rewards Specialist when necessary
• Participates in giving daily task instruction to the HR Coordinator

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience
• Minimum five years of experience in interviewing, hiring, and related recruitment functions
• Advanced knowledge in employment law and application
• Ability to work effectively with external recruiters
• Experience with digital recruiting
• Previous experience using a human resource software management (HRIS) system
• Technology aptitude: Effective use of Microsoft Office, ability to learn, utilize and gain productivity through technology, ability to assess and implement technology in the HR area
• Strong customer focus and team orientation
• Commitment to continuing industry and individual functional education
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential or sensitive company information
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact and work effectively with employees at all levels within the organization
• Ability to manage time, set priorities and work independently; ability to organize, analyze, and interpret information

Desired:

• Advanced degree and/or professional certification in Human Resources
• Exposure to payroll processing
• Counseling and/or employee relations experience
• Designations in Human Resources and/or Benefits Project management experience, or process implementation experience; Microsoft Project experience a plus
• Insurance industry experience