Human Resources Specialist

Company Overview:

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.

Job Description:

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a Human Resources Specialist. The Human Resources Specialist role is both hands-on and strategic in providing day to day Human Resources support to employees, while also providing support to the Human Resources Manager. The Human Resources Specialist will assist with employee hiring and onboarding, employee relations and development, investigations support to the discipline/grievance process, personnel records, background screening, Workers’ Compensation, unemployment claims, Affirmative Action planning and leave of absence. The Human Resources Specialist is also responsible for assisting with ensuring compliance with corporate policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The Human Resources Specialist is a hybrid work from home position with an in-office requirement of 1 to 2 days per week. This role may be required to travel occasionally, as needed (up to 15%).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with recruiting positions and developing/revising job descriptions as needed
• Monitor and track candidates received, interviewed, and hired against open positions; ensure all onboarding requirements are met to ensure G4S and client contract compliance
• Administrative management under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, administer leaves of activity, disciplinary actions; implement Customer transitions; Workers Comp management; Unemployment claims management, and employee records changes in Human Resources Information System; benefits administration
• Partner with Shared Services to acquire uniforms and supplies for employees per customer requirement
• Assist by working with managers to ensure they maximize all opportunities and use all tools available for employee retention and development
• Assist with ensuring compliance with company Human Resources policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Must possess one or more of the following:
• Associate’s Degree in Education, Business, Criminal Justice, Human Resources, Security Management, or related degree with a minimum of one (1) year of human resources, employee onboarding, and/or classroom instructor experience
• High School diploma or equivalent combined with a minimum of two (2) years of human resources, employee onboarding, and/or classroom instructor experience
• Prior work experience conducting applicant sourcing, interviewing job applicants, and conducting employee onboarding in a fast-paced work environment.
• Work history must include:
• Excellent organizational skills that include the ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Sound understanding of personnel and compliance records management
• Sound understanding of policy interpretation and implementation
• Consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadline
• Professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgment and discretion
• Planning and organizing skills
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
• Proven ability to work with minimal guidance, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and take initiative even under unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances
• Well organized, able to prioritize work, manage time effectively, and follow through on commitments
• Strong Human Resources foundational understanding along with the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Proficient skills in Human Resources Information System (HRIS) applications
• Proficient skills in the use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Associate’s degree or higher in Human Resources or a closely related field
• Prior Human Resources experience in a service industry business
• Prior experience working in a union environment
• Prior experience in Department of Transportation (DOT)

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.

G4S will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department.