HR SPECIALIST

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Kaikōura; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the community. As a Human Resources Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with HR policies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team focused on rehabilitation and community reintegration. If you possess strong organizational skills and a passion for HR, this is the perfect chance to grow your career in a supportive environment. Your contributions will help shape the future of our workforce and positively impact those we serve.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience or 1+ year with a degree.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support including recruitment and onboarding.
• Maintain employee records and assist with benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and regulations.

Skills

Human Resources Concepts

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in HR or Related Field

Tools

HR Information System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

* Paid Time Off	* Paid Holidays
* 401(k) Matching	* Health Insurance
* Vision Insurance	* Life Insurance
* Health Savings Account	* Tuition Reimbursement
* Employee Discount	* Reduced Tuition Rates
* Disability Insurance	* Employee Assistance Program
* 401(k)	* Pet Insurance
* Dental Insurance	* Paid Training
* Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you a Human Resources Specialist looking for a challenging and rewarding environment, where you can really make a difference? If you believe that investing in your community is always a sound idea, we have the role for you! As the industry's global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, we are looking for people like you to add to our growing team.

Join A Community That Cares

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, you will provide paraprofessional HR support, including recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, employee relations, regulatory reporting requirements and benefits administration. Your tasks will include to:

• Efficiently support recruiting and outreach efforts to meet or exceed recruiting targets.
• Ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience
• Assist in the administration and/or tracking of employee development training.
• Provide insight into employee concerns and resolve issues expediently.
• Perform employee onboarding (including data entry, new employee orientation, making sure employees thoroughly understand company policies and procedures).
• Maintain records of insurance coverage, retirement plans and personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations and payroll issues.
• Process leaves of absence and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Provide employees with guidance on company HR policies and procedures (e.g., Time Off with Pay and Tuition Reimbursement).
• Prepare routine and special reports by conducting analysis of trends and identifying problem areas where the margin for error is small and level of importance is high.
• Provide referral support for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Qualifications

Competencies Required

Accurately grasping and using HR concepts, practices, procedures, and basic employment laws, showing a high degree of professionalism (e.g., confidentiality) to gain the respect of all employees, strong organizational and communication skills and your ability to work with a diverse group of people are key qualities we look for. Apply if you have:

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in HR, or higher education degree and one (1) year of related work experience in Human Resources.
• Good working knowledge and familiarity with HR concepts, practices, procedures and basic employment laws required.
• Experience working with an HR Information System preferred.
• Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism to gain the respect of all employees.
• Excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times due to the handling of sensitive and confidential information.
• Must have proven history of ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Windows, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other computer programs and software normally used by Human Resources.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently: walk, stand, sit.
• Occasionally: lift or carry up to 60 lbs.; push or pull up to 60 lbs.; bend or stoop; reach above shoulder level.

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