Position: HR Specialist

Location: Irving, TX

Reporting to: Director of HR

Gather Resources is seeking a confident HR Professional to join their client's HR team and assist in managing all HR-related aspects of the company’s Call Center and Call Center staff.

The Human Resources Specialist will need prior hands-on experience successfully addressing and resolving employee relations issues, including but not limited to employee punctuality and work performance, and ensure a fair and unbiased approach to effective Human Capital Management.

This HR Specialist will work closely with management and will be required to build effective relationships to assist in meeting the Company’s needs and goals as it relates to its employees, culture, and business objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist management with effective enforcement of Company policies and procedures, written and verbal communications, including but not limited to disciplinary actions and terminations

  • Assist with investigations of employee complaints, workplace safety, or any other related concerns brought to Human Resources attention

  • Assist with pre-employment processes between candidates and the Company related to background checks, drug and alcohol testing, selection assessments, and reference checks

  • Conduct new hire orientation and related personnel administration

  • Ensure accuracy and legal compliance on new hire administration, including completion and maintaining I-9 records

  • Participate in the coordination of company culture and engagement initiatives such as birthday recognition, service anniversary recognition, and wellness programs

  • Responsible for data entry, which includes compiling data from various areas to prepare reports related to HR initiatives

  • Answer inquiries on general employment verification, benefits, and company policies

  • Conduct exit interviews

  • Assist with maintaining the organizational charts and employee directory

  • Assist in relieving the Receptionist for breaks and/or lunches, as needed

  • Adhere to privacy, confidential, and proprietary company policies and procedures

  • Practice and comply with all regulations promoting a safe and healthy work environment

  • Assist with projects and other tasks, as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience

  • SHRM-CP or PHR Certification preferred

  • 3+ years of human resources experience as a coordinator or generalist

  • Experience in healthcare or related industry preferred

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Must be able to establish and maintain productive, positive, and cooperative relationships with employees at all levels, partners, and outside vendors

  • Must be able to resolve interpersonal conflicts, correct misunderstandings or errors, and apply basic staff etiquette in dealing with others

  • Innovative, motivated, organized, high-energy team player

  • Ability to perform a high volume of repetitious work and to work under deadline without losing accuracy

  • Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret reports and business correspondences

  • Organized and detail-oriented with the capability of multi-tasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and data accuracy when handling sensitive information and/or situations

  • Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to identify a resolution process for system issues, process improvement, etc.

  • Ability to make general decisions independently, based on the standard procedure and/or policy

This position has been filled.