Job Title: Human Resource Specialist

Location: Fort Riley KS

Type position: Full Time

Pay Type: Salary

Clearance Required: None

Job Description:

• Performs a variety of responsible and confidential human resources management tasks.
• Provides accurate and timely responses to inquiries from employees, management, and Corporate.
• Fosters open communication with all employees.
• Develops and implements employee relations policies, procedures, and programs. Obtains approval from corporate HR prior to implementing new policies, programs, procedures, and training.
• Investigates employee relations issues and provides guidance for effective resolution.
• Provides HR guidance, interpretation, and application consistent with Company policy and precedent.
• Leads performance management and monitors the effectiveness of the program.
• Executes processes related to union grievances, negotiations, and management of union personnel in concert with Labor Relations Manager, where applicable.
• Promotes safety, completes initial workers compensation paperwork, and escalates claims to Corporate Safety that require investigation.
• Leads site recruiting efforts and follows FITT-Sci Corporate hiring workflow.
• Manages site internal and external HRIS position posting processes
• Processes new hire onboarding, position changes, and out-processing actions.
• Establishes and maintains employee records and reports.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of HR services performed to Corporate HR.
• Maintains employee handbook on policies and provides recommended changes to Corporate HR.
• Perform HRIS data entry of employee information, position changes (personnel action forms), applicant tracking, etc.
• Directs day-to-day activities of HR personnel.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office, Email, electronic document repositories, web-based applications (Google shared files), HRIS, timekeeping application.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support HR projects

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents including policies, compliance documents, laws and regulations, policies, and other directives
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Ability to effectively read, write, and interpret written and verbal communication by email, phone, and in-person

Required Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS system data entry. Preferred experience with ADP and Time and Expense
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience handling union negotiations, CBA interpretation, and grievance meetings, where applicable.
• A minimum of seven years’ experience in human resources.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in human resource management.
• Experience with government contracting, Service Contract Act (SCA), union labor relations (CBA), where applicable.
• US Citizen.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and background checks related to the position

Desired Skills:

• A true hands-on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the pulse of employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement and performance
• Experience working in Human Resources within the Government Contracting Industry
• Ability to be comfortable with a high-volume workload and not afraid to roll up your sleeves
• Experience with the rapid and complex changing work environment
• Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvements; demonstrated experience driving process improvements
• Success in creating and driving effective employee relations.
• A strong solution focus and must be comfortable working in an environment that demands strong deliverables.
• Ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions
• Experience handling sensitive information and has a commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Must have the ability to demonstrate work quality with great accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service focus with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner
• Ability to follow guidelines, regulations, and policies, as well as the ability to interpret and explain complex policies and procedures in a clear and consistent manner
• Manages time effectively when accomplishing tasks and assignments
• Listens writes, and speaks effectively
• Proven ability to interact comfortably, effectively, and respectfully with individuals at all levels of the Company
• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage resources to accomplish time-bound projects
• Proven ability to multi-task
• Experience with Paycom a plus

FITT Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

FITT Scientific is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions at FITT Scientific are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.