Human Resources (HR) Specialist

Are you a human resources professional looking to join an organization with a collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented culture? The Weitz Company is hiring a Human Resources (HR) Specialist to join the Employee Experience team. As a key member of our Employee Experience team, the HR Specialist plays an important role ensuring employees have a seamless onboarding experience, will help maintain compliance requirements, support employee enhancement initiatives and provide responsive HR support to employees across the organization.

If you thrive on improving the employee experience, driving process improvement opportunities and fostering employee retention, this could be a great fit for you!

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate new hire onboarding for salaried employees and interns, including desk setup, first-day training, new hire gifts and overall experience; partner with hiring managers, HR team members and various stakeholders to create onboarding schedules, as requested
• Coordinate and support employee engagement initiatives, training programs, performance review cycles, and other routine employee programs
• Facilitate the offboarding process, to include coordination of separation logistics and conducting exit interviews to gather employee sentiments
• Maintain accurate personnel records and HRIS data
• Coordinate unemployment claims and E-Verify processes, ensuring deadlines are met, systems are maintained, relevant training is provided, and updates are communicated promptly
• Conduct internal-driven audits alongside HR management
• Facilitate employee relocations by collaborating with Human Resources, project teams, traveling employees, and the company relocation vendor; create and issue transfer memo to ensure seamless transition for the employee and other internal departments

• Stay informed on relative employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance; communicate with stakeholders as necessary

What We're Looking For:

• Education:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  
  
  
  
• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 2+ years of experience working in a human resources or related office-based role
  • Working knowledge of employment laws and HR practices is a plus
  
  
  
  
• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Extremely organized and comfortable multi-tasking
  • Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • High level of professionalism and tact
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Desire to provide quality work in a timely manner
  • High level of confidentiality
  
  
  
  
• Technology:
  
  
  
  • Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Work, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
  
  
  
  
• Additional Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Must be located in the Des Moines, IA area or relocating prior to starting (no relocation assistance provided)
  
  
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.

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