Human Resources Specialist EMPACT

La Frontera Center; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

La Frontera Center seeks an entry-level Human Resources Specialist for their EMPACT department. This role involves managing daily HR operations, assisting with onboarding, and maintaining HRIS records. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have a commitment to supporting EMPACT's mission for community services and behavioral health. Generous benefits such as PTO, medical and dental plans, and retirement options are offered.

Benefits

Generous PTO (15 days the first year)

10 paid holidays per year

Medical plans (4 choices)

Dental plans (2 choices)

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Elder Care assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in Human Resources field required.
• Behavioral health work experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new hire onboarding processes.
• Manage HRIS system records.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

HR principles understanding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Who We Are

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry-leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.

Who We Are

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry-leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.

What You’ll Do

This ENTRY LEVEL Human Resources Specialist is responsible for the on-site day-to-day operations in the HR department at EMPACT-SPC. This position helps create, implement, support, and review all HR department initiatives, policies, procedures, and HRIS systems. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting all EMPACT-SPC employees, able to develop good working relationships with staff, have strong attention to detail skills and the ability to accurately track payroll data

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with new hire onboarding processes: new hire orientation, new hire paperwork, W4, I9 verification, DMV checks, etc.
• Manage HRIS system records and update employee records effectively ensuring files reflect updated policy acknowledgements, updated employment required information (fingerprint clearance cards, liability insurance, licensures, education, performance evaluations, job descriptions, etc.).
• Timely and accurately input newly hired employees, update employee change requests, update HR Spreadsheet with change requests, and process paperwork.
• Process, verify, and maintain documentation related to all personnel activities such as change of position, status, education, newly obtained licensures, terminations, etc.
• Assist with completing employment/income verifications.
• Manage employee files with supervision and training documentation.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Review policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
• Build sustainable relationships and trust with your HR team and other departments within the company, and all EMPACT employees through open and interactive communication.
  
  

What You’ll Provide

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field a plus.
• Behavioral Health work experience required.
• Minimum of one year experience in Human Resources field required.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships with many different departments, especially the HR team.
  
  

What You’ll Experience

• The typical work environment will be in an EMPACT office, working indoors.
• Employees must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  
  

What We’ll Offer

(Full-time employees)

• Generous PTO (15 days the first year)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Elder Care assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!
  
  

EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona 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.

All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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