Human Resource Specialist

YWCA San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA San Antonio is seeking a Human Resource Specialist to lead HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and payroll administration for programs and services.

The role supports organizational culture, policy compliance, and staff development, reporting to the Director of Human Resources. Required is a Bachelor’s in HR/Business and at least two years of HR experience, with SHRM certification desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of two years of human resource management experience preferred.
• Experience with ADP preferred.
• Experience developing and maintain policies and procedures.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Leads Human Resource functions, including talent acquisition, recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants; collaborates with departmental managers on required skills and competencies.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees administration of employee benefits.
• Serves as point of contact for HR contracts/funds including payroll provider, insurance broker, retirement fund, medical and auxiliary providers, Cobra administrator, etc.
• Ensures timely performance evaluations by program directors.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with policy.
• Leads talent strategy related to development, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Delegation

Integrity/confidentiality

Employment law knowledge

Microsoft Office

Flexibility for long hours

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP desired

Tools

ADP

Job description

YWCA San Antonio is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.Part of the international network of YWCAs, with 204 associations in the U.S. alone,YWCA has been at the forefront of the most critical social movements for more than 160 years — from women’s empowerment and civil rights, to affordable housing and pay equity, to violence prevention and health care.

About the Position

The Human Resource Specialistplays a lead role in the organization, overseeing human resources, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, managing organizational culture, and overseeing payroll administration for YWCA’s programs and services. The Director of Human Resources oversees efforts to build organizational capacity and cultivate mission-driven and client- and staff-focused organization.

Responsibilities Include

• Leads Human Resource functions, including the talent acquisition process, which includes recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings; oversight of daily workflow of department; management of human resources coordinators.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees administration of employee benefits.
• Serves as point of contact for all HR contracts/funds including but not limited to the current payroll provider, insurance broker, YWCA retirement Fund, current medical and auxiliary providers, Cobra administrator, etc.
• Ensures timely performance evaluations by program directors
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• As a member of the leadership team, understands the organization’s and departments’ needs and leads the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent development, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to HR Coordinator, management, and other staff regarding policies, practices, issues, and concerns.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance and update as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Travel between both YWCA locations as needed.
• Attend all Trauma Informed Care & Racial Justice Trainings as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work past normal business hours during peak periods.
• Possession of a current Drivers’ License.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of two years of human resource management experience preferred.
• Experience with ADP preferred.
• Experience developing and maintain policies and procedures.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

YWCA San Antonio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.