Human Resources Specialist

Grand Junction, CO

 

Nuclear Care Partners is seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Human Resources Specialist to join our growing team in Grand Junction, CO! The HR Specialist will play a critical part in supporting our HR operations and ensuring a smooth experience for new hires and current employees alike.

 

Compensation: $20-$25/hour

 

Benefits: 

Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off 401k Option Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities: 

Assists new employees with the completion of their new hire paperwork. Follows the new employee on-boarding checklist to ensure all items are obtained from the employee. Uses checklist to ensure proper receipt and completion of all required documents.
● Tracks all background and drug screen results and notifies Human Resources Supervisor of any flagged or positive results.
● Communicates with hiring manager as to readiness of new employee for placement and informs appropriate HR areas of new hire, i.e. Orientation, Payroll, Benefits, etc.
● Processes employee terminations, i.e. assessing final compensation, sending termination notice, deactivating in employment database, etc.
● Informs appropriate HR areas of employee termination, i.e. Orientation, Payroll, Benefits, etc.
● Assists with company orientation of new hires.
● Represents the HR Department in a positive customer focused manner while maintaining and providing timely follow-up/status of requests. Returns phone calls/electronic messages in a timely manner.
● Facilitates clear and open communication to employees/job applicants and accurately answers questions regarding personnel policies, benefits, and procedures.
● Processes, verifies, and maintains documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruiting, training, grievances, performance evaluations, and classifications.
● Records data for each employee, including such information as addresses, absences, supervisory reports on performance and dates of and reasons for terminations.
● Researches, compiles and analyzes data for special personnel projects and reports as directed.
● Maintains updates and manages department filing system, to include retrieving files, and reports as directed.
● Responsible for the maintenance of employment files both electronically and hard copy.
● Notifies Human Resources Supervisor of all employee relations inquiries/issues.
● Maintains and distributes all HR related forms as needed.
● Maintains the highly confidential nature of human resources work.
● Assists with day-to-day efficient operations of HR department.
● Operates a variety of office equipment in performing essential functions, i.e. copy/fax/scanning machines, telephone systems, computers, printers, etc.
● Supports reception area as needed with incoming calls and walk-in traffic.
● Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications: 

● High School Diploma or GED or 1-2 years of relevant work experience required
● Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is preferred.
● Working knowledge of Excel and Word required

 

About Nuclear Care Partners: 

At Nuclear Care Partners, we provide compassionate and specialized home healthcare services for former Department of Energy (DOE) workers and their families. With a deep commitment to those who have dedicated their careers to supporting our nation’s nuclear weapons industry, we offer individualized care that addresses the unique needs of this special patient population.

 

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or skills required for the role.