Human Resources Specialist

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for general HR support. In this role you will also be responsible for supporting the new hires onboarding process as well as performing HR related admin duties including but not limited to training and development plans, employee engagement support and constant assistant and support to all Marcolin USA Employees.Major Duties & Responsibilities:Support and advise the HR Department in the development and execution of strategic people plans in partnership with the business to ensure that our best talent is placed in the right positions through targeted recruiting and ongoing developmentPartner with managers and employees to understand business needs and objectives, develop talent strategies and implement solutions that address business performance needs and support team members in realizing their maximum potentialKeep up to date on industry trends and competitorsWorking with department leaders to clearly define needed position including skills neededDevelop and implement high-quality recruiting short- and long-term plansPartner with the HR Department to integrate with the entire talent management processProactively manage expectations throughout the hiring process while providing ongoing communication both internally and to the candidate to ensure a positive candidate experienceMaintain accurate and up to date candidate records (employee files) while upholding the highest standard for confidentiality and data quality.Educates managers on interviewing techniques, potential legal concerns, best practices, and strategies for making compliant and equitable hiring decisions, and shares procedures used to facilitate smooth onboarding processes.Build relations with local schools and universities.Be a source of support for employee relations needsAct as a mediator to support employee grievances and boost workplace engagementEnsure the company adheres to local, state and federal labor lawsWork Experience and Education RequirementsBachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field1 -2 years HR general backgroundProven success in onboarding and training new employeesProven ability to create, communicate, and execute a recruiting strategy to proactively build a pipeline of qualified candidates.Skills/ CompetenciesFluent in the English language, both written and spoken – professionalExcellent organizational, communication (written & verbal), and interpersonal skillsHighly self-motivated and ability to work independentlyAdvanced Computer skills in MS office suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPointStrong candidate sourcing backgroundStrong knowledge of best practices for recruiting, interviewing and extending offersAttention to detail is critical. Must be able to identify issues and address appropriately.Demonstrated subject matter expertise in two or more functional areas within HR (e.g. employee development, talent acquisition)