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Human Resources Administrator

Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp Ashdown, AR

Ashdown, AR

1mo ago Closed

$71k - $88k/yr Full time Administrative Support Candidate Screening Coordinator

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 15, 2026).

Job Description

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

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