HR Specialist - Onsite

GardaWorld Federal Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health & dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

GardaWorld Federal Services is seeking an HR Specialist to join our onsite team in San Antonio, TX. The role supports onboarding, HRIS data entry, benefits inquiries, and employee records management.

You will coordinate in-processing for domestic and international staff, maintain personnel files, run reports, and assist with COBRA and FMLA programs while upholding confidentiality and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally, with discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the in-processing of new employees; both domestic and international.
• Creates personnel files for all new employees.
• Enter new employees and make changes to existing employees in HRIS system.
• Interface with hiring managers
• Ensure new hire paperwork is complete for employees.
• Conducting Virtual I9 verifications
• Processing Unemployment Claims as well as attending hearings
• Processing Verifications of Employment and Background Investigation Meetings
• Maintain HRIS and generate reports as necessary
• Maintain HR Files and documents
• Liaise with insurance carriers and providers of service
• Knowledge of COBRA and FMLA programs
• Answer employee benefits and general HR questions.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
• Must possess superior Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Special reporting and other projects, as required

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field

PHR/SPHR Certification preferred

Tools

HRIS (Costpoint)

Job description

Position Title: HR Specialist - Onsite: San Antonio, TX

Teleworking: Onsite in San Antonio, TX

Travel Requirement: No

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Job Summary: Reporting to the HR Manager, the successful candidate will implement human resources programs and onboarding procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinates the in-processing of new employees; both domestic and international.


• Creates personnel files for all new employees.


• Enter new employees and make changes to existing employees in HRIS system.


• Interface with hiring managers


• Ensure new hire paperwork is complete for employees.


• Conducting Virtual I9 verifications


• Processing Unemployment Claims as well as attending hearings


• Processing Verifications of Employment and Background Investigation Meetings


• Maintain HRIS and generate reports as necessary


• Maintain HR Files and documents


• Liaise with insurance carriers and providers of service


• Knowledge of COBRA and FMLA programs


• Answer employee benefits and general HR questions.


• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.


• Must possess superior Microsoft Office Suite skills


• Special reporting and other projects, as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures


• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; HRIS systems (e.g. Costpoint) will be a plus


• Excellent communication and people skills


• Aptitude in problem-solving


• Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach


• BSc/BA in Business administration or relevant field experience


• PHR/SPHR Certified preferred


• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally, with discretion and confidentiality


• Ability to work in a diverse environment and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization.

Benefits

GardaWorld Federal Services currently offers a 401 (k) plan, health & dental insurance, and paid time off.

GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.