Human Resources Specialist

Hard Rock International; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary, IN seeks an HR Specialist to oversee employee relations, labor relations, onboarding, and background checks.

You will handle leave administration, unemployment claims, and ensure compliance with Indiana Gaming Regulations and company policies, including confidentiality. A Bachelor’s in HR or 2+ years of experience is required, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or 2+ years of HR experience.
• Thorough knowledge of HR practices, labor law, and organizational development.
• Experience with employee relations, onboarding, background checks, and talent acquisition support.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee relations and labor relations within HR.
• Manage HR processes: leave administration, conflict resolution, unemployment claims, onboarding and background checks.
• Conduct FLSA audits of salary and hourly positions.
• Maintain personnel files and ensure confidentiality and proper filing.

Skills

Communication

Labor relations

HR practices

Organizational development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field

2+ years HR experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

## Human Resources SpecialistApplylocations: Hard Rock Casino Northern Indianatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R11465Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits**Job Description:****POSITION SUMMARY:**The incumbent in this position is responsible for overseeing the employee relations and labor relations aspect of HR.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:***(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)** Is responsible for HR process, e.g., leave administration, conflict resolution, unemployment claims, labor relations, assistance with talent acquisition, onboarding, and background checks.* Conducts FLSA audit of all salary and hourly positions.* Works or assists on special projects as assigned.\* Handles all employee information in a confidential manner. Is discreet when discussing HR employee related situations.* Complies with all department and Company policies and procedures.* Is supportive of co-workers, department and Company and serves as a role model to all team members.* Is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the personnel files, and that all files are kept secure and documents are always filed in correct files.* Maintains documents and records in an orderly fashion.* Perform work regularly and adheres to all Indiana Gaming Regulations.**NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*** Attend seminars when needed.**EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:***(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)*Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field or 2 or more years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.):*** Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Indiana Gaming Commission.* Must successfully pass background check.* Must successfully pass drug screening.* Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.* Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.**KNOWLEDGE OF:*** Effective communication skills with the ability to delegate responsibility and motivate and manage a diverse group of team members to achieve common goals and objectives.* Thorough knowledge of human resources practices, labor law, and organizational development.* Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, email, spreadsheets, and databases to include excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.* Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.* Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.**ABILITY TO:*** Research, analyze, comprehend, and act upon information and be aware of the business environment in order to effectively manage areas of responsibility.* Ability to apply different and novel ways to deal with organizational problems and opportunities.* Make unpopular and/or difficult decisions which benefit the organization in the short and long term.* Be a strategic, analytical, ethical, and effective motivator.* Skill in developing successful working relationships with management and peers within department and outside of the department.* Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.