hr recruiting & safety specialist.

The HR & Safety Specialist is a flexible position. Daily job duties can be done from home. However, in-office attendance will be required for initial interviews and frequent meetings with Directors.

Responsibilities:
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, ERISA, and HIPAA. Maintain accurate reporting and records, regularly reviewing and updating HR policies to align with our mission.
- Safety: Manage Driver Qualification Files (insurance, physicals, licenses, registration), and oversee drug and alcohol testing, including random screenings. Maintain IFTA, UCR, and other tax and registration filings.
- Recruiting: Lead full-cycle recruitment, collaborating with the Senior Director to define hiring needs. Conduct initial interviews, extend offers, and manage pre-start onboarding steps to ensure a smooth candidate experience.
- Benefits: Stay current on laws and best practices to optimize benefits programs. Oversee leave policies (FMLA, STD, LTD, Parental), support benefit selection, and implement changes in coordination with the HR team.
- Payroll: Manage employee payroll records and updates. Oversee payroll processing with third-party vendors, review payroll changes, and coordinate approvals with accounting.
- Onboarding: Lead onboarding strategy and training, ensuring new hires understand our company values, policies, and structure. Coordinate with HR and hiring managers for tailored orientation plans.
- Employee Development: Assist in designing and executing performance reviews, improvement plans, and training programs. Support managers with tools and guidance for effective feedback.
- Employee Relations: Serve as a resource for employee concerns, resolving conflicts and conducting investigations as needed. Foster approachability and a positive work culture.
- Additional Duties: Take on other responsibilities as assigned, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
- Strong problem-solving, creative thinking, interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication and confidentiality skills.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent time management, organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Experience with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office, with Quickbooks experience being a plus.
- 1+ years of experience in the Trucking Industry

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree, preferably in a relevant field.
- 2+ years of HR experience, with a focus on compliance, recruiting, benefits, and employee engagement strongly preferred.


If you believe the have the qualifications listed above then please apply today!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).