Job Description

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Position Summary

The Human Resources Specialist will assist with the employee onboarding process and will assist with New River’s driver files, including DOT-regulated, Driver Qualification Files. The HR Specialist will assist with ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements while delivering exceptional service to both internal and external customer customers. This position will report to the HR Supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Serve as the initial point of contact and provide excellent customer service for new hires throughout the onboarding process.
2. Conduct comprehensive employee onboarding, including data entry into the HR system and facilitating new employee orientations to ensure a thorough understanding of the company policies and procedures.
3. Manage employee driver files, including the acquisition and maintenance of Motor Vehicle Reports, ensuring compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Standards Act (FMCSA).
4. Maintain accurate records of driver’s license information and facilitate annual and ad hoc motor vehicle reports for company vehicle drivers.
5. Coordinate the acquisition of Department of Transportation (DOT) Clearinghouse reports.
6. Collaborate closely with the Designated Employer Representative (DER), serving as a primary back-up, to support the drug and alcohol testing program.
7. Respond to requests for verification of employment.
8. Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, new technologies and employment law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in HR.
2. Computer proficiency and expertise in Microsoft products, including Excel and Word. Experience with an HRIS and/or Vista is preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team environment, contributing to collaborative efforts and achieving shared goals.
4. Excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
5. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage tasks under pressure with tight deadlines.
6. Expertise in prioritizing workload and recognizing matters requiring prompt attention.
7. Maintain a high level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive employee information and/or communication.
8. Knowledge and experience in the construction industry preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

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