HR SPECIALIST Job at The GEO Group, Inc. in Newark

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Overview

The GEO Group, Inc. is a provider of correctional and community reentry services. GEO offers services to government partners worldwide, including facilities development, management, rehabilitation, and post-release supervision. We provide a comprehensive benefits program and strive to support employee wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide para-professional HR support in areas including recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, employee relations, regulatory reporting, and benefits administration.
• Support local recruiting and outreach efforts in coordination with the centralized recruiting team to meet monthly and annual targets.
• Ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience; assist with administration and tracking of employee development training as needed.
• Assist with onboarding, data entry into the HR information system, and new employee orientation; ensure policy understanding and accuracy of records.
• Resolve routine employee inquiries and update HRIS with changes; escalate concerns to the HR Manager as appropriate.
• Maintain records of insurance, retirement plans, and personnel transactions (hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, etc.).
• Process performance reviews, wage/salary transactions, and disciplinary actions in HRIS; process leaves in the timekeeping system with respect to applicable laws (FMLA, ADA, etc.).
• Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures; may attend hearings as the HR representative.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims and prepare routine reports analyzing trends and problem areas.
• Provide referral support for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years of related HR experience, or a higher education degree with 1 year of HR experience.
• Good working knowledge of HR concepts, practices, procedures, and basic employment laws.
• Experience with an HR Information System preferred; strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Professional conduct with the ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Security and Investigations

About GEO

GEO provides turnkey solutions for government partners across a spectrum of correctional and community reentry services, including facility development, management, rehabilitation, reintegration, and supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The GEO Group, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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