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HR & Benefits Specialist Jobs in Houston, USA at Houston Food Bank

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HR & Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting the Human Resources department. This position assists with the day-to-day administrative operations of the department, including assisting employees, maintaining HR records, and leading wellness initiatives. This role reports to the Benefits Manager and oversees all aspects of general office coordination.

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Purpose:

Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability:
Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Reliable, consistent, on-site attendance is a requirement. This position requires dependable attendance in order to meet the needs of the business, including attending and participating in meetings and presentations.
  • Operates with a high level of integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, composed, and in alignment with HFB policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
  • Greets and establishes credibility with employees by knowledgeably answering questions and assisting them with human resources tasks, including answering calls and transferring to appropriate staff members.
  • Assists the Benefits Manager with benefits administration, employee changes, enrollments, and open enrollment.
  • Maintains leave of absence documents in the leave management system and provides leaders with employee medical and leave updates.
  • Opens, sorts, and distributes incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
  • Ensures the timely payment of department invoices by securing appropriate signatures and efficiently submitting invoices.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies and office equipment for the Human Resources department and arranges for the repair and maintenance of office equipment.
  • Creates workers’ compensation medical authorization forms for employees seeking medical attention.
  • Supports new hire orientation by conducting the Benefits presentation, emailing new hire orientation information, ordering food, reserving the conference room, and organizing handouts and giveaways.
  • Leads the monthly wellness initiative by scheduling, promoting, and obtaining resources and supplies.
  • Leads the annual health fair by scheduling, promoting, working with vendors, and obtaining resources and supplies.
  • Updates employee files, including updating the emergency communication system with hires and terminations.
  • Assist with other general administrative Human Resources tasks and projects.

    • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

    Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education/Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Management, Communications, or a closely related field, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
    • 2 years of experience in an administrative role
    • Human Resources experience preferred
    • Knowledge of employment laws and practices preferred
    • Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred

    Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

    • Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance.

    Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
    • Ability to learn new software systems
    • Ability to work with a diverse population
    • Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others, with the ability to…

    Title: HR & Benefits Specialist

    Company: Houston Food Bank

    Location: Houston, USA

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