Sr. Human Resources

Daily job duties of human resources specialists include:

• Preparing or updating employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating
• Explaining human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees
• Ensuring new hire paperwork is completed and processed
• Informing job applicants of job duties, responsibilities, benefits, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, etc.
• Addressing any employment relations issues, such as work complaints and harassment allegations
• Processing all personnel action forms and ensuring proper approval
• Overseeing hiring process, which includes coordinating job posts, reviewing resumes, and performing reference checks

HR Specialist Roles

HR specialists may also be called upon to focus their efforts on one of the following areas of HR:

• Workforce Planning and Employment
  • Implementing the organization’s recruiting strategy
  • Interviewing applicants
  • Administering pre-employment tests
  • Assisting with completing background investigations
  • Processing transfers, promotions, and terminations
• HR Development
  • Conducting training sessions
  • Administering on-the-job training programs
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of training programs
  • Maintaining records of employee participation in all training and development programs
• Total Rewards
  • Analyzing job duties
  • Writing job descriptions
  • Performing job evaluations and job analyses
  • Conducting and analyzing compensation surveys
• Employee and Labor Relations 
  • Contracts and social insurance.
• Risk Management
  • Developing and administering health and safety programs
  • Conducting safety inspections
  • Maintaining accident records

Preparing government reports as to remain in compliance