Jones Petrie Rafinski is an Engineering and Architectural firm with three locations in Northern Indiana. Due to growth, we are currently accepting applications for the position of Human Resources Specialist.
This position will be based out of the South Bend, IN office.
Essential Functions:
1. Employment and Retention
- Assists in recruitment efforts of new employees.
- Uses social media to support recruiting efforts.
- Attends career fairs or on-site campus visits to increase Company name recognition.
- Coordinates interviews for candidates for employment.
- Prepares applicant letter of regret and/or acceptance.
2. Training Administration
- Assists in establishing in-house management training programs that address Company needs across departments or division lines (e.g., performance appraisal, interviewing, supervisory skills, interpersonal communication skills, etc.).
- Assists Department Heads in the development of staff.
3. HR Policy Administration
- Develops, recommends, and administers various Human Resources plans, policies, procedures, objectives, goals, and budgets for the Company and recommends necessary changes.
- Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources functions (e.g., IOSHA, EEO, ERISA, ACA, Wage & Hour). Monitors exposure of the Company. Directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Judgment/Decision Making: Demonstrates consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision making. Achieves balance between quick decisiveness and slower, more thorough approaches, ie., is neither indecisive nor a hip-shooter. Shows common sense. Anticipates consequences of decisions.
- Communications-Written and Oral: Communicates effectively one to one, in small groups and in public-speaking contexts. Demonstrates fluency, organized thought processes, and command of the language. Easily articulates vision and standards. Keeps people informed. Writes clear, precise, well-organized emails, memos, letters and proposals while using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and word usage, and creating the appropriate “flavor”.
- Organization/Planning: Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities. Effectively juggles multiple projects. Anticipates reasonable contingencies. Pays appropriate attention to detail. Manages personal time well.
- Team Player: Reaches out to peers to tear down walls. Overcomes “we-they” relationships. Approachable. Earns a reputation for leading peers towards support of what is best for total company. Cooperates with supervisors (but not a “yes-person”) and establishes collaborative relationships with peers (without being a “pushover”).
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management, business or related field.
- A minimum of two to four years of human resources experience.
Success Factors
- High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
- Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible.
- Ability to establish credibility and be decisive but be able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities.
- Results and people oriented, but have sound judgment and ability to balance other business considerations. Service oriented, but assertive and persuasive.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
COVID-19 considerations: COVID-19 Vaccination is a requirement due to federal mandate.
