Senior Human Resources Specialist
 
- CONNECTICUT
- USA
 
US Citizens only
 
City: Pawcatuck
 
Work Experience (Years):5 – 12
 
Salary:$110,000 - $130,000 plus other benefits
 
Industry(ies): Aerospace / Defence
 
Primary Skills: HR, Administration
 
Secondary Skills: Recruiting
 
Occupational Categories: Human Resources/ Recruitment
 
Remote Status:No Remote
 
Client Willing to Sponsor:No
 
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
 
Employment Type:Full-Time/Direct Hire
 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or 10 or more years of demonstrated experience as an HR Generalist in lieu of an HR degree; In addition to educational/experience requirements above; at least 5 years of additional Human Resources experience;
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality;
• Must possess strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills; and SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CHRP, or similar certification is strongly preferred 

Job Description :
We are seeking an experienced full-time Senior Human Resources Specialist to become an important part of a rapidly growing team for our administrative offices in Pawcatuck, CT. This position is responsible for supporting and administering the company's Human Resources programs, policies and procedures in a legally compliant manner while balancing the unique needs of a company that provides agile advanced technology solutions for emerging challenges in both national security and commercial markets.
We work on exciting, technically challenging, research & development programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs. You will work in a small company environment where technical and administrative excellence is rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged.
 
Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the oversight and administration of human resource programs including but not limited to benchmarking and updating compensation programs; maintaining competitive benefits programs, including medical and dental benefits; and enhancing performance and learning management systems and offerings including training and development programs;
• Support the onboarding and off-boarding of employees;
• Contribute to the development of, or updates to, HR policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations;
• Support the performance management process including performance reviews, as well as handling complaints, investigations, and performance improvement plans, as well as disciplinary matters;
• Conduct or assist with audits and filing mandatory reports, which may include I-9 audits, EEO-1 filings, Affirmative Action Plans, and other compliance reviews;
• Support implementation of HRIS systems or modifying current systems/processes to streamline workflow and collect and report critical data and important HR metrics;
• Support payroll processing as required;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation;
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records;
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in HR, talent management, and employment law; and
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced full-time Senior Human Resources Specialist to become an important part of a rapidly growing team for our administrative offices in Pawcatuck, CT. This position is responsible for supporting and administering the company’s Human Resources programs, policies and procedures in a legally compliant manner while balancing the unique needs of a company that provides agile advanced technology solutions for emerging challenges in both national security and commercial markets.