Human Resources & Risk Management Specialist

Housing Authority Of Co • Columbus, GA

3d • $43,635 - $62,834

About The Position

Reports to the Human Resources & Risk Manager. Provides professional administrative assistance and moderately complex, specialized support for human resources and risk management operations. Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, personnel records management, employee support, processing personnel changes, workers’ compensation and general insurance claims, and maintenance of certificates of insurance and safety standards.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of responsible administrative and clerical experience, including customer service
• Minimum of one (1) year of human resources and/or risk management experience
• Education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of HR and risk management best practices preferred
• Previous government or nonprofit experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, assists with, and supports the administration of specific Human Resources and Risk Management programs, projects, and activities.
• Coordinates comprehensive recruitment activities, including preparing and posting job announcements, screening applicants, and scheduling interviews.
• Oversees the testing process, conducts background and reference checks, prepares offer letters, and facilitates the on-boarding and orientation of new hires.
• Processes all personnel actions, including new hires, promotions, leaves of absence, terminations, resignations, and retirements.
• Supports the administration of multi-tiered employee benefits programs, including retirement, disability, medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Coordinates benefit deductions and salary changes with payroll and assists with the annual open enrollment process.
• Supports the administration of the workers’ compensation program and assists the Human Resources & Risk Manager in maintaining comprehensive insurance for Housing Authority and affiliated properties.
• Assists with the implementation of employee training and professional development programs to support organizational health.
• Assists with the establishment and maintenance of safety standards and updates asset valuation records for insurance purposes.
• Composes, edits, and proofreads HR and Risk Management documents, including memos, financial reports, and correspondence.
• Collects and compiles data to prepare or assist in technical report preparation.
• Liaises with temporary agencies and supervisors to coordinate the placement of temporary workers for short-term assignments.
• Manages and maintains personnel records in both electronic and hard copy formats.
• Ensures all Personnel Regulations, departmental SOPs, and Policies & Procedures Manuals remain updated and accurate.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• HACG may match up to 15% of base pay to a 457(b) Employee Deferred Compensation Plan following six months of full-time employment.
• Long-term disability insurance is provided at no cost to the employee.
• HACG covers 75% of medical premiums, with no deductibles or co-pays if using in network providers.
• HACG covers up to 75% of dental premiums.
• Employees receive 12 visits per year through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• HACG will subsidize 50% of monthly membership dues for approved health club facilities.
• Accrual begins upon hire, with eligibility to use leave after six months. Tenure-based accruals include scaling up to 25 days per year.
• Employees accrue 13 days of sick leave per year, usable after 90 days of service for personal or immediate family care.
• Includes 9.5 paid holidays, one floating personal day, and an additional 20 hours of personal time granted every calendar year useable during 6-month probationary period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree