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HR Specialist - Employment  

About the Organization Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.

To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at: www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org. For frequently asked questions, please click here: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/careers/frequently-asked-questions/  
Req Number HUM-26-00001  
Location CAS - Central Administrative Services (Trenton)  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Number of Openings 1  
Category Human Resources  
Description

JOB SUMMARY: The HR Specialist is responsible for administrative processes, special projects, and for providing support to the manager of a primary function within the Human Resources department. This position often requires the use of independent judgment and initiative to plan and execute functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:       

  • Prepares reports, memos, letters, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
  • Enters critical employee data and runs relevant processes into HRIS databases
  • Reads and analyzes incoming memos, submissions and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.
  • Acts as project manager for special projects, which may include coordinating participants, disseminating information, and organizing events.
  • Handles confidential information.
  • Works closely with HR Point People throughout the Agency.
  • Represents the HR department at internal and/or external events and meetings

 

SPECIALIZED FUNCTIONS:

  1. Processes and maintains personnel requisitions in MyStaffingPRO and on the employee website, and coordinates the accurate information with managers.
  2. Processes terminations and maintain appropriate separation forms and checklists updated.
  3. Processes payroll advices and adheres to payroll deadlines.
  4. Supports agency’s recruitment efforts: screening and sourcing resumes for assigned open positions through resume databases, conducts initial phone screenings, assists with scheduling interviews, and other staffing support.
  5. Monitors Applicant Tracking System, including assistance with training new users and following up on incomplete applications, and also updates ATS as positions are filled.
  6. Responsible for setting up and tracking pre/post-employment health screenings to ensure regulatory compliance.
  7. Assists with Recruitment billing and running system reports.
  8. Handles inquiries from staffing vendors and job candidates.
  9. Provides HRIS integration support as needed.
  10. Assists with job postings.
  11. Familiarity with general employment laws.
  12. Assists with Paylocity administration (timesheet issues, accrual management, employee information look ups as needed).
  13. Assists with new hire documentation and credentialing as needed.
  14. Supports during employee relations investigations as needed.
  15. Participates in Career Fair Events and Trade Shows

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:  No

OTHER DUTIES:  Assists with departmental projects as needed (Benefits Fair, Employee Recognition events, special administrative projects, etc.).   Participates in and supports CAS or agency wide events and committees as requested. 

 
Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors preferred with one-year HR experience; or Associates degree with 2-3 years' of related Human Resources experience. Prior recruitment and onboarding experience a plus. ATS platforms or HRIS experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED:  N/A

 
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Weekly Work Hours 35 hours  
Proposed Salary 60,000  
Schedule Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm 

This position is currently accepting applications.

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