Human Resources Specialist

Triple J; Tamuning (GU); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Gas discounts

On-the-job training

Job summary

Triple J in Guam is seeking a Human Resource Specialist to support managers in hiring, developing teams, and answering pay and benefits questions. You will guide employees through onboarding, payroll coordination, and policy matters across the organization.

The role involves Paycom duties, wage scale maintenance, performance management, and compliance efforts in a busy Guam office. Strong communication, organization, and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of core HR practices, employment requirements, and confidential recordkeeping.
• Apply policies consistently, exercise sound judgment, and escalate sensitive matters appropriately.
• Proficiency with HR information systems and spreadsheets. Paycom experience preferred.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to guide employees and managers through HR procedures.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through across multiple divisions and deadlines.
• Ability to analyze HR records and reports, identify discrepancies, and recommend practical improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support staffing needs by creating job descriptions and coordinating annual reviews.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities and deliver onboarding experience; assist with new-hire documentation and requirements.
• Validate payroll information in Paycom and respond to payroll questions; maintain wage scales and conduct wage surveys.
• Advise employees and managers on HR policies; document issues and escalate sensitive matters.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment and changes; track deadlines and refer complex matters to HR Director.
• Administer performance reviews and coach managers on goal setting and evaluation documentation.
• Coordinate employee communications, recognition, wellness, and engagement activities.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and Paycom data; assist with audits and HR reporting.

Skills

HR policies

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in HR

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Guam - Tamuning, GU 96931, Summary/Objective:

Grow your HR career with Triple J in Guam. As a Human Resource Specialist, you’ll help managers hire and develop their teams, guide employees through pay and benefits questions, and support them when workplace concerns arise. If you enjoy solving problems, working with people across different businesses, and seeing a process through from start to finish, you’ll put those strengths to work across the full range of HR.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Support the HR team in meeting staffing needs across the organization, including developing job descriptions and coordinating their annual review.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities and deliver a first-class onboarding experience. Assist with verifying applicable new-hire documentation and requirements, including health certificates, ABC licenses, industry-specific driver’s license classifications, DOT requirements, Form I-9 documentation, and other regulated employment requirements.

Payroll, Compensation, and Benefits

• Validate payroll information in Paycom before payroll closes to ensure deductions, rates of pay, and leaves of absence are accurately reflected. Follow up on discrepancies and assist employees with compensation and payroll questions.
• Develop and maintain wage scales by position and conduct wage surveys to assess Triple J’s competitiveness and recommend adjustments.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment and changes for qualifying life events. Explain procedures, track deadlines, and refer complex benefits matters to the Director of Human Resources.

Employee Relations and Performance Management

• Advise employees and managers on HR policies and routine workplace concerns. Document issues, support fact-finding and corrective action as assigned, and *escalate* sensitive matters appropriately.
• Administer the performance review cycle in Paycom. Coach managers on goal setting, feedback, and evaluation documentation, and track follow‑up on performance improvement plans.

Training, Workforce Development, and Engagement

• Identify training needs with division managers, coordinate employee and manager training, and track participation and completion. Support registered apprenticeship activities as assigned.
• Coordinate employee communications, recognition, wellness, and engagement activities. Gather feedback and recommend improvements.

HR Operations and Compliance

• Maintain confidential personnel records and accurate Paycom data for hires, job changes, and separations. Coordinate separation paperwork and exit feedback as assigned.
• Support policy updates, employment eligibility documentation, internal audits, and HR reporting. Monitor deadlines and recommend improvements to HR procedures.

Qualifications: Skills & Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of core HR practices, employment requirements, and confidential recordkeeping.
• Ability to apply policies consistently, exercise sound judgment, and *escalate* sensitive matters appropriately.
• Proficiency with HR information systems and spreadsheets. Paycom experience preferred.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to guide employees and managers through HR procedures.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow‑through across multiple divisions and deadlines.
• Ability to analyze HR records and reports, identify discrepancies, and recommend practical improvements.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in Triple J’s corporate HR office in Guam, with regular computer use and interaction with employees, managers, and candidates. Visits to division worksites may involve outdoor heat, noise, or dust. The role handles confidential information and balances scheduled deadlines with time‑sensitive employee needs.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and computer use
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Regular verbal communication and hearing required

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience supporting multiple HR functions preferred.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification a plus.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee and gas discounts.
• On-the-job training