<p> MORRIS, INC. JOB DESCRIPTION</p><p>Human Resources Specialist</p><p>SUMMARY: Coordinates human resources functions including the administration of the company’s benefit plans, recruiting, training, employee welfare, hiring and terminating employees. </p><p>REQUIREMENTS: Business degree in related field, or equivalent human resources experience. Prior experience in benefits administration is necessary. Must have knowledge of all required labor laws and must have computer experience.</p><p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p>1. Record employee information in personnel files and update employee files to document personnel actions.</p><p>2. Examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information to authorized individuals.</p><p>3. Compile and maintain records for use in employee benefits administration. Track and enroll employees in all benefits at eligibility.</p><p>4. Prepare and submit reports of accidents and injuries to insurance carrier, updating claims as necessary as well as retaining a copy for the Human Resources file. Maintain a progressive accident and injury spreadsheet weekly, monthly and for the calendar year.</p><p>5. Keep the OSHA 300 form current</p><p>6. Process employment applications.</p><p>7. Conduct pre-employment reference checks.</p><p>8. Conduct potential employee interviews and current employee exit interviews.</p><p>9. Provide direction to employees.</p><p>10. Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications. 11. Administer the company’s benefits plans and ensure compliance.</p><p>12. Process worker’s compensation claims and forward to administrator. 13. Recruit prospective employees and post vacant positions inter-company, as well as via classified ads and the Department of Labor.</p><p>14. Maintain company’s personnel files and ensures compliance with EEOC.</p><p>15. Interpret company policies and procedures. Guide management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines, communicating and enforcing organization values.</p><p>16. Make employment decisions based on employment laws and practices for the benefit of the company.</p><p>17. Conduct presentations as necessary on employee benefits and training.</p><p>18. Inform managers and employees of current information via a Morris, Inc. Newsletter.</p><p>19. Serve on company Rewards and Recognition Committee and Safety Committee.</p><p>20. Record and maintain data for payroll files, garnishments, required withholdings and state/federal tax forms. </p><p>21. Prepare for and assist in conducting mandatory monthly safety meetings.</p><p>22. Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes and deductions as needed.</p><p>23. Prepare all certified payroll reports and submit them to contractors/owners.</p><p>24. Serve as back-up to Payroll Administrator. Assist other positions and departments as needed.</p><p>25. Other duties as assigned.</p>