Human Resources Administrator

The Human Resources Administrator oversees recruitment, records management, benefits enrollment, policy development, employee relations, and HR compliance for Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp in Ashdown, Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the full recruitment cycle, including posting roles as needed, collecting applications, screening and interviewing candidates, coordinating pre-employment assessments and background checks, and supporting managers during interviews.
• Creates, updates, and reviews job descriptions as required.
• Maintains comprehensive, compliant records, reports and files for personnel processes.
• Keeps employee personnel files organized and maintains confidentiality.
• Conducts new employee orientation.
• Supports employee enrollment in benefit plans and handles life events, loan payoff actions, and changes to retirement contributions.
• Assists beneficiaries with death benefit eligibility for deceased employees.
• Monitors monthly DOT re-certifications and coordinates required procedures and paperwork.
• Keeps documentation for the organization’s drug and alcohol testing program.
• Contributes to policy development with the CEO and communicates updates to staff; reviews policies periodically for revisions.
• Offers guidance to staff and managers in resolving personnel issues.
• Counsels employees and leads disciplinary discussions.
• Investigates complaints and presents resolution recommendations to the CEO.
• Conducts terminations in line with approved policies with CEO approval.
• Advises on interpreting HR policies and keeps the CEO informed of material issues.
• Suggests additional recognition incentives to acknowledge exemplary service.
• Preserves confidentiality of HR and benefits data.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to pension plans, workers’ compensation, and other employee matters.
• Knowledge of OSHA and workers’ compensation reporting guidelines.
• Ability to interpret pension, OSHA, workers’ compensation and other benefit regulations.
• Ability to interpret government regulations to ensure compliance.
• Proficiency with Excel, word processing, PowerPoint, and database management tools.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential information.
• Self-starter who can develop ideas, propose plans and execute with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare data accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate others toward organizational goals.
• Active listening skills.
• Expertise in human relations, personnel administration, organizational planning, wage and salary administration, and applying modern techniques in these areas.
• Skilled in conducting interviews to effectively select qualified candidates.
• Ability to understand and interpret the cooperative's personnel policies for others.
• Ability to manage diverse tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build rapport with employees and retirees; engage with all staff and present to groups.
• Ability to perform work under deadlines.
• Maintains professional composure, tact, patience, and courtesy at all times.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Technologies

• Excel
• Word processing
• PowerPoint
• Database management tools

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tution reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Ashdown, AR onsite
• Salary: USD 71,413 - 88,196 per year
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field (Required)
• Experience: 4 years in human resources (Required)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience is required
• HRCI/SHRM certification preferred