Southwind Management Corp Hiring for Human Resources Generalist at Lenexa, KS Full Time

Southwind Management Corporation, owners of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, YOU MOVE ME and MVP AC, Heating and Electric, – Kansas City’s premier home services company, is growing across our 12 US locations and looking to hire a Human Resources Specialist.

We are looking for someone with excellent organizational ability, familiarity with HR software and strong communication skills. The HR Specialist duties involve a wide range of support activities inside our HR department from onboarding to exit interviews, benefits administration and everything in between. Our ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and remain calm under pressure. An important part of this role will be to act as the liaison between Human Resources and team members, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day to day operations of the HR functions and duties

• Provide clerical and administrative support to HR executives

• Maintaining current HR files and databases

• Maintain records relating to personnel activities (training, grievances, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, PTO, leaves, absences etc.)

• Prepare and maintain new hire/rehire onboarding documents

• Assist with HR projects (Policy roll-outs, training, surveys etc)

• Assist with employee questions/requests regarding HR issues, Company Policies, Benefits- Determine Issues to Escalate to HR Executive

• Back-up for payroll preparation

• Properly handle complaints and grievance procedures

• Coordinate communication for monthly benefit enrollments

• Assist with conducting monthly benefit enrollments

• Maintain employee benefits management database (Employee Navigator)

• Assist with benefit-related reconciliations

• Track and audit new hire orientation/onboarding policy and procedures

• Performing file audits to ensure that all required employee documentation is collected and maintained

• Ensure the collection, accuracy, and Maintenance of I-9 and supporting ID verification documents (Driver License, SSA Card, Passport)

• Assist in creating, distributing, and maintaining new policies, documents and employee acknowledgments.

Qualities of Competent HR Assistants

• Must be adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve programs in a timely manner

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills

• Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, as to communicate with employees, members of the management team, and in group presentations and meetings.

• Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information.

• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently

• Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality

• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback

Ideal candidate attributes:

• Proven experience as an HR Specialist, HR Assistant or relevant human resources/administrative position

• Exceptional computer typing skills

• Hands-on experience with an HRIS or HRMS

• Familiarity with HCM Software

• Basic knowledge of labor laws

• Excellent organizational skills

• Strong communications skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

Work Location: One location