HR Specialist, Contract, Waltham
This position provides project and administrative support to 3 or more managers in Corporate Human Resources. Work is generally of a critical and confidential nature, involving attention to detail as well as a broad working knowledge of HR policies, processes and practices.
General administrative duties necessary to the support and operation of the department, such as:
• Scheduling meetings and conference rooms
• Collecting and compiling data
• Making travel arrangements and preparing expense reports
• Providing phone coverage for the department as needed
HR functional responsibilities including but not limited to:
• Responding to employee and manager inquiries
• Working with and managing information of a confidential nature requiring considerable discretion, judgment, tact and diplomacy
• Assisting in the design, development and implementation of administrative procedures and in applying innovation to improve department processes
• Supporting and/or leading special projects as assigned
• Managing day-to-day administration of HR processes, e.g., FMLA and LOA programs
Required Skills:
Very proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other computer tools, particularly in Excel skills listed below:
Insert rows/columns
Format row/column/cell sizes
Apply a filter to data
Sort data
Format cells/data (as number, date, etc.)
Create and apply basic formulas
Create, edit and manipulate data in Pivot Tables
Apply more advanced formulas such as:
• Vlookup (find data by using lookups)
• Time based formulas such as “Days360″ and “Now” (calc how many days someone has been out on LOA)
Utilize “Text to Columns” feature (separating strings of data in one field to individual fields)
Create and edit charts and be able to insert them into other applications
Utilize “Subtotal” feature
Other required skills and abilities include:
• Experience with one or more HRIS database tools including PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle, etc., including use of reporting tools to retrieve data
• Knowledge of benefits programs and/or other HR policies and programs
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Very high degree of tact, poise, and maturity
Education & Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree desirable
• Minimum of 10 years related experience
