Human Resources Specialist

Overview

Use your expertise in planning, organizing, and drafting communication to keep internal human resources teams updated on changes to policies, guidelines, and practices. You will manage communication updates, research changing employment laws and regulations, and recommend suggestions pertaining to compliance, benefits, and related areas. If you have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting business success, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication and updates between the Compliance, Employee Relations and Benefits teams to the HR Business Partner team
• Conduct research on continually changing employment laws and regulations
• Advise our HR Business Partner team on updated HR policies, benefits, leave of absence, and compliance guidelines and practices
• Assist in monitoring employee communication methods to escalate to triage assistance to appropriate HR team members
• Review and manage a repository for SOPs related to employee relations, benefits and compliance
• Interpret policy and labor law swiftly and accurately in a manner that results in sound recommendations to clients
• Escalate and present higher risk issues as appropriate to the leadership
• Serve as back up Worker's Comp/First Responder as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in human resources with an emphasis in HR business partner work and/or communications
• Ability to research, analyze, and, compile and document detailed results, and compose summaries for management and executive review
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to interact and develop strong trusting relationships with employees at all levels in order to gain support and achieve results
• Knowledge of California state and federal laws including ADA, EEO, FMLA, Title VII, CFRA, and wage and hour laws and benefits and solid understanding of human resources policies and practices
• Intermediate knowledge of employment law, compliance, labor relations subject matter
• Exceptional emotional intelligence with strong critical thinking skills
• Work independently as well as in a team environment and exercise good judgment with excellent follow-through
• Highly organized with the ability to be agile in reprioritizing tasks/work items as necessary
• Bachelor's in human resources or related field

Recommended Qualifications

• PHR or SHRM-CP

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Total Rewards

Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$72,800 - $114,400 USD

About Esri

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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