Sr. HR Specialist, Reentry

The GEO Group, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Human Resources Specialist to provide advanced HR support across corporate and division facilities in a on-site Florida setting. The role emphasizes recruitment, payroll, employee records, and HRIS data integrity.

You will generate regulatory and internal HR reports, advise field staff on HR programs, and help ensure compliance and data accuracy while supporting a range of benefits and payroll activities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR or business management required; bachelor’s with PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Two years’ experience in HR or payroll.
• Proficiency with HRIS, data reporting, and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced HR administrative and technical support to Corporate or Division facilities.
• Handles recruitment, employment records, employee relations, and HRIS data integrity.
• Creates reports for compliance, compensation, turnover, and staffing analysis.
• Trains field Office Support and HR Specialists on HR programs and policies.
• Maintains job postings, applicant files, and onboarding documents.

Skills

HRIS proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in Human Resources or Business Management

Bachelor's degree and PHR or SPHR Certification preferred

Tools

Infinium

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• * Paid Time Off


• * Paid Holidays


• * 401(k) Matching


• * Health Insurance


• * Vision Insurance


• * Life Insurance


• * Health Savings Account


• * Tuition Reimbursement


• * Employee Discount


• * Reduced Tuition Rates


• * Disability Insurance


• * Employee Assistance Program


• * 401(k)


• * Pet Insurance


• * Dental Insurance


• * Paid Training


• * Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Senior Human Resources Specialist provides advanced HR administrative and technical support to Corporate or a Division's facilities which includes recruitment, employment, personnel records, employee relations, regulatory reporting requirements and other areas as needed. This confidential position will support Corporate or a Division's operations. In addition, the Senior Human Resources Specialist processes employee information and maintains employee records on HRIS system. Creates unique reports for various human resources compliance requirements and ensures the data integrity within the system by assisting with system maintenance and audits.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Senior Human Resources Specialist acts as a senior informational resource to all levels of staff in interpreting and administering HR programs, policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and HRIS systems.


• Advises and trains all field Office Support Specialists and HR Specialists in the field on the performance of their HR functions.


• The Senior Human Resources Specialist serves as the lead HR professional and primary resource to resolve salary, payroll, benefits and HRIS tactical HR problems for field operations.


• Processes new hire and re-hire paperwork for facilities without onsite HR support.


• The Senior Human Resources Specialist maintains job posting files and related documents, applicant files, scheduling interviews, pre-screening resumes and candidates prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration, and the administrative processing of job offers.


• Assists in tracking regulatory reporting requirements, including responses to charges and requests for information from governmental agencies. Maintains all files and records relating to charges and associated correspondence. These documents may be computer-based and physical.


• Using standard or new reports, prepares and disseminates reports relating to, but not limited to, benefit costs, staffing levels, applicant tracking, affirmative action/EEO, absenteeism, turnover and compensation. Develops and designs special ad-hoc special reports as requested.


• Continually performs audits of HRIS data to ensure its integrity. Works with facilities throughout the organization to transmit and correct data problems. Maintains data error reports to track problems. May develop general training for facilities to help improve data integrity.


• Assists in processing employee information and maintaining employee records on HRIS system.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Human Resources or Business Management required, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Bachelor's degree and PHR or SPHR Certification preferred.


• Two years' experience in human resources or payroll.


• Proficiency with HRIS, strong analytical skills and the demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.


• Experience utilizing Infinium is highly desirable.


• Good working knowledge and familiarity with Human Resources concepts, practices, procedures and basic employment laws required.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Focused on quality and accuracy and possess a high degree of initiative.


• High degree of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization, understands user needs, and offer suggestions to improve their requests.


• Must be able to handle highly sensitive data with the greatest degree of confidentiality.


• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.