HR Onboarding Specialist job description

Job brief

We are seeking an experienced, people-orientated HR Specialist to assist with all aspects of our recruiting operation. The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience in both HR and recruitment and be adept with leading techniques. The main focus of the role is to manage the recruitment, onboarding, and record management of all employees throughout the business.

Responsibilities

• Identifying the need for development plans and developing them.
• Liaising with payroll to ensure accurate and on-time payments for employees.
• Ensuring the company's recruitment drives operate successfully.
• Organizing various orientation and induction sessions for new employees.
• Ensuring new employees are introduced to the team properly.
• Developing and Preparing employee handbooks and policies and updating them as required.
• Liaising with employees and resolving any issues quickly, along with answering general queries.
• Identify hiring needs throughout the various departments and make recommendations on the best ways to fill open roles.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for new starters.
• Ensuring employee records are kept up to date and in good order.
• Manage and enroll employees onto various programs such as pension plans, health and life benefits, and any other company incentives.
• Conducting market research and keeping up to date with industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business or other related field
• Minimum of years in an HR-related role preferably within senior/supervisor position
• Previous experience using an ATS (applicant tracking software) would be an advantage
• Previous experience or a good general knowledge of HR and benefits administration is highly desirable
• Effective organizational skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Able to effectively prioritize own workload with good time management
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to deescalate conflicts quickly and effectively
• Good attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Effective diary management abilities
• Good leadership skills
• Able to effectively delegate to other team members where required
• Great problem-solving abilities