Human Resources Specialist

Human Resource Specialist

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs.

At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization.

Our team is looking for an experienced human resource specialist to support internal HR functions with a special focus on recruitment activities. In this role, you will work with the Talent Acquisition team and operations to coordinate recruiting and hiring functions while providing general HR support. Candidates for this role should be charismatic public speakers, friendly, creative, highly reliable, and possess a strong work ethic. Experience in call center operations or client services is preferred.

This is a full-time, local, on-site position and requires employees to report to work at one of our locations. We offer bonuses opportunities, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and contests incentives.

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

This role will partner with team leaders to implement and execute HR strategies focused on employee training, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement. In addition, they will own programs that run across a broad spectrum of HR processes. To be successful in this role, you must understand business priorities and translate them into the most value-added work. We are looking for HR professionals with the ability to identify problems and to drive solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• General HR support, in partnership with operations
• Ensure timely and accurate entries to the HRIS databases
• Coordinate recruitment activities
• Prepare and submit job reacquisition requests
• Communicate with staff and provide instructions and guidance regarding policies and practices such as payroll, compliance issues, and employment inquiries
• Understand business goals and recommend effective HR strategies
• Monitor employee engagement with a "hands-on" approach that may include remote interactions
• Adapt to the complex and rapidly changing work environment by responding to the macro-economic environment and fiscal policies
• Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement
• Drive effective employee relations, retention and reward programs
• Comfort with high volume workload
• Manage multiple priorities
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Must exhibit good business judgment and acumen by being both confident and flexible in their views. Candidates should possess fun and enthusiastic disposition and be capable of teaching and motivating a wide range of personalities and learning styles.

• 2+ years of experience as an HR Specialist or recruiting positions
• Some Undergraduate level education in Human Resources
• Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Understanding of training tools and techniques
• Possess effective conflict resolution skills
• Possess time management, planning, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent presentation skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work in a professional but fast-paced environment
• Excellent planning, management, and coordination skills, and the ability to work with a variety of learning styles
• Address knowledge, expertise, and performance gaps with constructive feedback
• Comfortable with providing and accepting critical feedback.
• Capable of prioritizing and organizing work efficiently to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military, local, state or federal government experience is a plus
• Experience working in a contact center environment is a plus
• Graduation from an accredited two-year or four-year college or university is a plus
• SHRM-SCP or similar certification is a plus

All MCI Locations:

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the program and location of the position:

• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening. Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

What You Can Expect from MCI:

• Paid Time Off: Earn PTO and paid holidays to take the time you need.
• Incentives & Rewards: Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly contests that include cash bonuses and prizes ranging from electronics to dream vacations and sometimes even cars!
• Health Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days of employment, and all employees have access to MEC medical plans after just 30 days. Benefit options vary by location.
• Retirement Savings: Secure your future with retirement savings programs, where available.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term disability coverage is available to help protect you during unexpected challenges.
• Life Insurance: Access life insurance options to safeguard your loved ones.
• Supplemental Insurance: Accident and critical illness insurance
• Career Growth: With a focus on internal promotions, employees enjoy significant advancement opportunities.
• Paid Training: Learn new skills while earning a paycheck.
• Fun, Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy a team-oriented culture that fosters collaboration and engagement.
• Casual Dress Code: Be comfortable while you work.

Compensation & Benefits that Fit Your Life:

MCI takes pride in tailoring our offerings to fit the needs of our diverse team across subsidiaries and locations. While specific benefits and incentives may vary by geography, the core of our commitment remains the same: rewarding effort, providing growth opportunities, and creating an environment where every employee feels valued.

If you're ready to join a company that recognizes your contributions and supports your growth, MCI is the place for you. Apply today!

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal-opportunity work environment.

MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.