HR Specialist

Konami Gaming; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Konami Gaming, located in Las Vegas, NV, is looking for a skilled HR Specialist to bolster our HR team. This role is vital in supporting HR operations including onboarding, data management, and maintaining confidentiality in all employee matters.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive HR experience and possess strong communication skills while efficiently handling multiple HR tasks. The position offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, generous PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of human resources experience in a professional environment.
• Knowledge of laws governing Human Resources.
• HR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR operations including background checks and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and reports.
• Coordinate company events and employee engagement activities.

Skills

Communication

HRIS Management

Confidentiality

Data Reporting

Problem Resolution

Education

Associate's degree or higher in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

Location: Las Vegas, NV 89119

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $24.00 - $29.00 hourly

Konami Gaming is looking for an HR Specialist to join our team!

The HR Specialist is responsible for supporting core HR operations, including background check administration, offer letter preparation, HRIS data management, immigration tracking, and compensation-related support. This role also manages key aspects of the employee lifecycle such as pre-employment processing and onboarding, while serving as the primary backup to the front desk to ensure seamless daily operations.

This position is responsible for supporting data integrity, records management, and reporting needs of the organization to ensure that all employee information is processed and maintained accurately, timely, and confidentially.

This position also requires the flexibility to act autonomously at all times while adhering to overall department and company policies and procedures.

What you'll be doing

• Responsible for maintaining personnel and confidential records according to government regulations and to ensure confidentiality.
• Establishes, maintains, and manages departmental filing system. Ensures efficient filing, retention, and destruction of all human resource paperwork in adherence with agreed upon retention schedules.
• Interfaces with payroll to ensure all required information is relayed timely and processed accordingly.
• Day-to-day administrator for HR portals.
• Provides data for regular and ad hoc reporting requirements.
• Maintains current employee information in all systems.
• Understands reporting needs and ensures data integrity to support timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintains current Job Description database.
• Works on special projects to represent the HRIS function.
• Identifies and resolves HRIS system issues, and monitors to satisfactory resolution.
• Serves as HR SharePoint administrator supporting HR portals and liaising with IT as needed.
• Identifies and recommends system and process improvements.
• Create spreadsheets to manage bonus and compensation administration under the oversight of Sr. HR Manager.
• Responsible for the administration of the pre-employment process including drug testing, background checks, employment verification and references, coordination with compliance, and distribution of pre-employment materials.
• Orientation coordination, and new hire check-ins.
• Administers the employee new hire and termination processes including lifecycle distribution and completion of legally required documents.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding the company, products and employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Assists HR management with the coordination of various projects as assigned handling all tasks in a professional and timely manner.
• Coordinate and support company events and employee engagement activities.
• Manage immigration tracking and support employment-based processes, including preparing and maintaining interview matrices for green card cases.
• Serve as primary backup to the front desk, including full coverage during absences and daily coverage during lunch periods.
• Complies with the company’s regulatory guidelines and corporate policies at all times.
• Must be able to obtain and retain gaming licensure.
• Collaborate with the HR team in formulating and implementing human resources policy and practices, developing and automating best-in-class business processes, and serving as a business/employee advocate.
• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of state and federal employment regulations.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state employment regulations. Support accountability for timely employee lifecycle administration and system updates.
• Perform secondary support with office filing, auditing and general administrative support including letter preparation.
• Responsible for recommending workflow process scoping and documentation for departmental efficiencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Great 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Generous Company paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher, preferred in Human Resources, Business Management, Finance, Communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of human resources experience in a professional environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently, both verbal and written with all levels of the business.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Gaming licensure(s).
• Excellent computer skills; advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of laws governing Human Resources.
• HR certification a plus.

Work Environment

• Full-time / 40+ hours per week. Must be flexible to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be comfortable working in an area with limited working space for long hours with the ability to remain seated at computer terminal for extended periods of time. Extreme repetitive motion using keyboard, mouse, and telephone. Must be able to work at assigned location to enable direct communications and interactions with team members, management, and others as necessary, unless traveling for a business-related purpose.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-stress, fast-paced, and high-pressure environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy, paying attention to detail, and meeting assigned deadlines. Demonstrates high integrity, trust, and strict confidentiality. Ability to maintain excellent communication and a positive, respectful, and professional attitude and relationship with clients, employees, peers, co-workers, all levels of management, and all outside organizations conducting business or otherwise interacting with the company. Ability to always act autonomously while adhering to overall department and company policies and procedures.
• Business Casual with occasional professional dress as required.
• Position shall work primarily in a smoke free office environment. The noise level is low to moderate. Position shall maintain a cubicle or office in close proximity to other cubicles and offices.

Konami Gaming is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 702-616-1400 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.