Horizons Youth Services at Milwaukee Job Corps Center provides innovative, quality educational and job training programs to enable young people to succeed in today’s competitive job market and keep pace with the ever-changing dynamics of our worldwide economy.

We are seeking a Human Resources Specialist for our residential trade and education center. The ideal candidate will have strong computer and communication skills, an understanding of HR's role in creating a positive workplace culture, and a desire to participate in activities beyond HR to support our trade school students.

Job Summary:

This position performs a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, clerical and secretarial duties. The work is under general supervision of higher-level personnel in preparation of various human resource tasks throughout compensation, benefits, staffing/employment, EEO procedures and policy administration. The Personnel Assistant I is expected to exercise discretion at all times; limited judgment may be necessary at times. This assistant may be required to operate general office equipment such as: typewriter, personal computer, copier, adding machine, and facsimile. The HR Specialist provides support to the Human Resources Department and assists with some aspects of human resources as directed by the manager.

Duties:

• Assists as needed with employment activities, including recruitment, testing, and training, in compliance with the policies and procedures of DOL, Center, and Horizons Youth Services’ requirements.

• Assists with the preparation and maintenance of procedures for new hires, transfers, separations, salary changes, and other personnel practices.

• Assists with the administration of employee benefits such as life, health, long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plan for center employees.

• Maintains accurate database of all training completed by all employees.

• Assists with the monitoring of all EEO, OFCCP and Corporate Policies and Procedures.

• Assists with the processing of employee payroll for Finance Department through the entering of employee changes and other maintenance aspects of the ADP system.

• Keeps all personnel records in a confidential manner.

• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards with careful attention to the staff Code of Conduct.

• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

• Participates in staff training.

Experience: Two years related experience and/or training.

Education: Associates degree required, Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid State Drivers’ License