HR Specialist 1

General Characteristics

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area. 
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. 
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. 
• Applies teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 4+ Years of Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Certification/Licensure

• Certification through SHRM (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SPC) or HRCI (PHR, SPHR) strongly preferred

Technical Responsibilities

• Assists in the creation and maintenance of human resources forms or documents. 
• Answers employee questions about human resources policies or offerings. 
• Schedules interviews, orientations, or training sessions. 
• Collaborates with HR Team to draft job descriptions.
• Processes employee status changes or benefit requests; maintains records of completed transactions. 
• Inputs HR-related data and compiles standard reports for management review.

Project and Task Management

• Occasionally plans and coordinates detailed aspects of HR projects.
• Assists with preparation of project scopes, schedules and plans for assigned projects.
• Occasionally assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.

Management Responsibility

• Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of HR assignments.
• Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining responsibilities and reviewing work products.

Communication Skills

• Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Works effectively and collaboratively within internal and external teams. 
• Demonstrates ability to lead discussions and tasks.

Why GAI? 

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.   

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. 

Benefits To Working at GAI Include: 

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) 
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program  
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays 
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement