HR Specialist (Hiring) in Kennewick, Washington at Goodwill Industries of the Columbia

What will you do in this job?

• Facilitate recruitment, screening, interviewing and hiring processes for the Agency.
• Collection and Interpretation of transcript, employment and reference records.
• Partner with the Payroll Specialist to accurately collect time sensitive benefits and payroll information.
• Partner with Human Resource staff to conduct employee orientation programs. Programs may include orientation for new hires, onboarding, benefits and payroll.
• Responsible for the accurate, organized filing, and safeguarding of hiring and personnel records.
• Active participation in the HR team to promote agency initiatives.
• Maintenance of ongoing agency and legally compliant personnel/HR processes.
• Safely operate motor vehicles for company business in accordance with all applicable laws, company policies, and insurance eligibility requirements.

Work Schedule

Fulltime, nonexempt position. Days and hours are typically business hours Monday through Friday. However, this position may require flexing hours to meet the needs of business.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting rate: Starting rate: $23.00/hour followed by eligibility for annual performance-based increases with maximum pay of $25.88/hour. Highest pay as a result of ongoing good performance and years of service.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with cost sharing of premiums for employees and dependents.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrued based upon hours worked.
• Twenty-four hours of floating holiday annually. Prorated based upon hire date in the first calendar year of employment.
• Additional hours of paid time off based on full or part-time status on the anniversary date.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Access to On Demand Payment.
• Bonus available based upon performance and prorated based upon hire date.
• Access to a financial assistance program to improve job skills connected to the work of Goodwill.
• If 18 years or older, eligibility to participate in a Retirement Savings Plan (401k or Roth IRA) at the entry dates (January 1st or July 1st). Enrollment eligibility following one year of service and have worked 1,000 hours in the first year or any calendar year thereafter, or 500-1000 hours each year for three consecutive years.

Application Information:

Please be sure to answer ALL of the online screening questions. Incomplete applications will not be processed. This is an important part of the process of getting to know you. Additionally, after applying Goodwill contacts candidates directly through the e-mail address provided at application.

As an employer who welcomes and trains vulnerable adults in the workplace, a background check is run at the permission of the finalist candidates. Each finalist will receive a copy of their report directly from the third party agency who completes the check. This report is sent directly to the e-mail address you specify on your background check authorization. A description of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and dispute instructions are also included.

Information about specific automatic disqualifying pending charges or convictions may be found in WAC 388-113-0020. To be clear a candidate with a disqualifying pending charge or conviction cannot be hired.

Please apply if you…

• Are very detail-oriented
• Have a proven commitment to confidentiality in the workplace
• Possess expert-level knowledge and skills using computers and software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
• Have a bachelor’s degree and/or experience in Human Resources/workforce development
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; language skills in Spanish are advantageous
• Are dependable and hardworking
• Are a leader and encourager of others
• Are passionate about providing and supporting high-quality customer service
• Want to be part of an energetic, positive team whose focus is innovation and excellence
• Interact positively with ethnically, culturally, economically, and disability diverse populations
• Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license for at least three (3) years, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance.