HR SPECIALIST

Job TitleJoin our family and be part of the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.BenefitsFull-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:Paid Time OffPaid Holidays401(k) MatchingHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceHealth Savings AccountTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountReduced Tuition RatesDisability InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program401(k)Pet InsuranceDental InsurancePaid TrainingFlexible Spending AccountThe compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.Equal Opportunity EmployerOverviewAre you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.Why Work for GEOWe believe that work is more than a place you go to every day.

It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.ResponsibilitiesUnder limited supervision, you will provide paraprofessional HR support, including recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, employee relations, regulatory reporting requirements and benefits administration.

Your tasks will include to:Efficiently support recruiting and outreach efforts to meet or exceed recruiting targets.Ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.Assist in the administration and/or tracking of employee development training.Provide insight into employee concerns and resolve issues expediently.Perform employee onboarding (including data entry, new employee orientation, making sure employees thoroughly understand company policies and procedures).Maintain records of insurance coverage, retirement plans and personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations and payroll issues.Process leaves of absence and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA and applicable federal, state, and local laws.Provide employees with guidance on company HR policies and procedures (e.g., Time Off with Pay and Tuition Reimbursement).Prepare routine and special reports by conducting analysis of trends and identifying problem areas where the margin for error is small and level of importance is high.Provide referral support for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).QualificationsAccurately grasping and using HR concepts, practices, procedures, and basic employment laws, showing a high degree of professionalism (e.g., confidentiality) to gain the respect of all employees, strong organizational and communication skills and your ability to work with a diverse group of people are key qualities we look for. Apply if you have:High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in HR, or higher education degree and one (1) year of related work experience in Human Resources.Good working knowledge and familiarity with HR concepts, practices, procedures and basic employment laws required.Experience working with an HR Information System preferred.Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism to gain the respect of all employees.Excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required.Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times due to the handling of sensitive and confidential information.Must have proven history of ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Windows, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other computer programs and software normally used by Human Resources.Physical RequirementsFrequently: walk, stand, sit. Occasionally: lift or carry up to 60 lbs.; push or pull up to 60 lbs.; bend or stoop; reach above shoulder level.GEO Secured ServicesFacility Overview This unique community resource represents one of the few "purpose-built" community correctional centers of this size in the United States. The center consists of a two-story building designed and constructed to blend in with the community setting and to provide privacy, separation by gender, and full support space for the residents and staff.

The facility features a kitchen building, expanded medical clinic and courtroom areas as well as a 14,000 square foot office building for client use.