HR SPECIALIST

The GEO Group, Inc.

Philipsburg (Centre County)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking an HR professional to join our team. You will support recruiting efforts, ensure a positive candidate and manager experience, and assist in onboarding and training administration.

You will maintain critical employee records and handle leaves and policy guidance with strict confidentiality. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, as is proficiency with MS Office and HRIS systems.

Qualifications

Experience with HR concepts, practices and basic employment laws.
Experience with an HR Information System preferred.
Maintain confidentiality at all times due to sensitive information.
Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

Support recruiting outreach to meet targets.
Ensure positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
Assist in administration and tracking of employee development training.
Provide insight into employee concerns and resolve issues expediently.
Perform onboarding including data entry and policy orientation.
Maintain records of insurance, retirement plans and personnel transactions.
Process leaves of absence and ensure FMLA, ADA compliance.
Guide employees on HR policies and procedures.
Prepare routine and special reports analyzing trends and issues.
Provide referral support for the Employee Assistance Program.

Skills

HR concepts & practices

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

HRIS experience

Multitasking

Professionalism

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.

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work For GEO

We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Role and Responsibilities:

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).

Minimum Requirements

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:

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