Senior Human Resources Specialist

Overview

Human Resources Specialist

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our team to support employees in Colorado and in the Renewables Division in other states Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The primary focus will be providing Human Resources support to company employees in Colorado and to employees of the Renewables Division in other states.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.

This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.

• Conducts new hire orientation.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave;
• disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale;

occupational health and safety; and training and development.

• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Collaborates with businesses leaders to understand their business objectives and key operational metrics and develops HR strategies to support those needs.
• Responsibilities include supporting talent management initiatives; advising managers and employees about their personal growth plans, assisting managers in preparing performance improvement plans and administering disciplinary actions
• Facilitates the employee recognition program and provides support and advice to managers about rewarding and recognizing employees for their service and other accomplishments.
• Works with Corporate HR team to communicate and implement HR initiatives.
• Assists with integrating new workforces from acquisitions.
• Regularly reviews and ensures employee data is up to date and accurate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a team to build and maintain relationships at multiple levels and across geographic office locations.
• Strong organizational skills including ability to prioritize and negotiate deadlines with multiple stakeholders
• Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently and clearly communicate information in writing and verbally.
• Recruiting experience including coordinating with hiring managers, identifying job requirements and determining qualification criteria for candidates.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Cooperative attitude with team-oriented disposition.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to utilize judgment and initiative in HR-related activities
• Strong client-service focus with willingness to adjust approach and persevere to gain buy-in from key stakeholders and deliver results.
• Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines or client needs.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Human Resources or a related subject area
• 3 years HR experience, ideally with at least 1 year providing support to employees working for in engineering and other technical roles.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certificate is a plus

Compensation Range Minimum

USD $75,000.00 / Yr.

Compensation Range Maximum

USD $90,000.00 / Yr.