Position: Human Resources Specialist
Req.#: 25-55
FTE: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Unit: MPP
Department/Location: Human Resources
Wage: $18.63 - $26.09. Offer rate commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package.
Human Resources Specialist
Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.
We are seeking a Human Resources Specialist to provide administrative support to the Human Resources Department by assisting with day-to-day human resource functions. The person in this role will have exposure to and assist with highly confidential employee information.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide administrative support of a moderately complex nature to the Human Resources Department and support all HR functions.
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Schedule meetings and interviews, facilitate meeting set up and preparation.
• Support onboarding activities related to pre-employment screening checks (background checks, professional reference checks, pre-employment testing).
• Provide professional communication and excellent customer service to staff, clients, vendors, and visitors by phone, e-mail, text, or in person.
• Establish, maintain, and update databases, spreadsheets, records, organizational charts, and/or other documents.
• Assist with employee engagement activities and events; participate on assigned committees.
Open and distribute incoming mail, faxes, and inter-office mail; prepare outgoing mail.
• Maintain HR office equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Assist with special projects utilizing the project management framework as assigned.
This position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm. There are no weekends, on call, or holiday requirements for this position. This position is hybrid, involving both remote and on-site responsibilities.
Network180 has made the safety of our employees a priority. We provide Personal Protection Equipment to our employees and thorough safety and cleaning protocols are in place. Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of experience providing administrative support; experience supporting human resource functions preferred.
- Proficiency with technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and HRIS systems.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to handle situations with tact and professionalism.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment; skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
For a detailed job description and responsibilities please see .pdf document attached to this posting. Applications are accepted until position has been filled. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.
Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 or [email protected].
We are committed to attracting a diverse and talented work force to meet the needs of our diverse community. Network180 offers an attractive benefit package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
