Human Resources Specialist
Berliner Cohen, LLP has an immediate opening for a full-time Human Resources Specialist in our San Jose office.
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Core Competencies: process oriented, dependability, well-organized, self-starter, adaptability, and initiative.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 + years of Human Resources experience in a similar capacity in a professional environment is required. Law firm experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of California employment regulations and payroll practices.
- Working knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), familiarity with ADP WFN and ADP Time & Attendance is preferred.
- Must have experience with benefits administration (familiarity with FSA/HSA, HMO and PPOs, and other benefits).
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Able to be discreet, maintain strict confidentiality, and appropriately work with sensitive information and documents.
- Meticulous attention to detail and highly organized.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with timeliness and minimal error.
- Team player with desire to be an active participant within the firm.
- Must have a professional appearance and demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Duties & Responsibilities include:
Under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources:
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
- benefit-related
- Uses ADP WFN and Time & Attendance for benefits, time collection, EEOC reporting, etc.
- Manages the day-to-day benefits, new hires, terminations, open-enrollment, benefit related questions from staff and attorneys.
- Assists with all onboarding of new staff and attorneys.
- Sets up interviews for attorneys and other staff and facilitate appointments, prescreen, and check references.
- Performs file audits to ensure that all required employee documentation is collected and maintained.
- Maintains several HR and benefit-related spreadsheets.
- Manages the process and renewal of CPR certifications and assists with the firm’s safety committee for all offices.
- Assists with posting ads and checking recruiting databases.
- Coordination of meetings, training, forms retrieval, assist with open enrollment, quarterly compliance, etc.
- Be an integral part of several committees within the firm.
- Other ad-hoc projects and duties as assigned.
If you are interested in joining our team, please provide a cover letter and resume.
The Human Resource Specialist's hourly pay range is expected to be between $30.00 to $37.00. The successful candidate for this position is reasonably expected to be set within this range; however, actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Berliner Cohen LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Human resources: 5 years (Required)
- Benefits Administration: 5 years (Preferred)
- Knowledge of ADP: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- San Jose, CA 95113 (Required)
Work Location: In person