Description:
J. A. Watts, Inc. (JWI) is a woman-owned professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we're known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That's how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, which makes us stronger together.
This role is responsible for supporting the daily execution and delivery of Human Resources core processes and initiatives. The main focus of this role is recruitment, University relations, policy application and interpretation, performance management, employee relations, onboarding, and compliance, but this role will also support multiple facets of our HR processes. This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days planned in the office and the remainder remote.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support strategic recruitment across the Organization by revising job descriptions, posting positions, reviewing and interviewing candidates and finding creative ways to engage with THE best candidatesFacilitate the onboarding and orientation process for all new hires by being the point of contact, setting up first day details, and working with internal and external partners to coordinate all new hire processesSupport our team culture for our new hires by participating in the HR Orientation presentation and facilitating new hire onboardingUpdate our system processes to facilitate effective and efficient recruitment and the best candidate experienceLead university relation efforts, including university visits, career fairs, engagement with prospective student hires, and recruitment for the JWI internship programAssist with the JWI internship program management, including assigning mentors, recruitment, onboarding, orientation, intern assignments, and addressing questionsManage electronic document retention for employee records, conduct data audits, compile reports, and ensure system integritySupport year-end reporting and processesMaintain employee records in accordance with compliance requirements, including I-9 documentationSupport the Affirmative Action plan and EEO regulations by filing annual reports, maintaining all records, reports, and logs, and coordinating required trainingSupport the annual performance review and merit planning processesProcess and act as the main point of contact for unemployment claimsAssist employees with policy interpretationEnsure compliance with state and federal labor laws through communication, postings, and processesPerform other related duties as may be required and assigned
Requirements:A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field0-3 years of experience in a Human Resources roleExperience in a professional service, project management, or construction management organization is preferredGeneral knowledge of federal and state employment lawsPrevious full-cycle recruitment experience or exposure is preferredExperience with an HRIS system, Paylocity experience preferredA self-directed, process-oriented individual with strong business acumen and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a team environmentExcellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills as well as analytical and problem-solving skillsHighly proficient with Adobe, and Microsoft suiteMust have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situationsDemonstrates exceptional analytical skills and ability to create useful and actionable reports from dataPossess strong written and verbal communications skillsStrong attention to detail and ability to edit and proofreadShown ability to respond quickly and accurately to requests for data, and to provide excellent customer service
Company Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employees and familyHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Account options availableCompany-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life optionsMatching 401(k) retirement planPaid time off and holidaysFlexible work schedulesStudent debt repayment resources available Professional development and tuition assistanceID Theft protectionCompany-sponsored social events
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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