Part Time People Operations Specialist

Description

If your passion is Human Resources, we invite you to consider joining our team as a Human Resources (People Operations) Support at Devereux Georgia, located in the Atlanta suburbs of Kennesaw.  This is an ideal role for someone with minimal experience in the field, looking to expand your skill set in HR.

Note: This is a part-time position

Starting pay: $22.00 /hr (Additional $$$ for Experience, Bachelor's degree or higher)

Being a Human Resources (People Operations) Support at Devereux has its Advantages!You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. As a key member of the team you will:

• Utilize your skills to deliver high-quality HR services to approximately 300 employees.
• Work in a collaborative environment with supportive leadership, while having an opportunity to make a significant impact in our organization.
• Connect and collaborate with a national network of HR professionals throughout Devereux.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! benefits.devereux.org

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia was established in Cobb County Georgia in 1973 at the invitation of Governor Jimmy Carter and for more than 40 years has been providing new hopes, new dreams, and new choices for children, adolescents and young adults struggling with emotional and behavioral health challenges.

Under the direction of the People Operations Director, you will perform tasks to support the effective and efficient delivery of HR services including but not limited to; data management, benefit administration, electronic file maintenance, compliance, leave and workers' compensation management, and serving as a resource for employees and managers. Additionally, you will assist the Recruitment Specialist with the background screening for selected applicants and current employees; pre-employment drug screen, and other new hire clearance requirements. Lastly, you will serve as a back-up to other People Operations team members as needed.

Our ideal team member will be team-focused, customer service oriented, respectful, and a capable communicator who demonstrates positive initiative and a "can do" attitude. 

What is People Operations?Today, many businesses are moving toward the term “People Operations,” as this function is viewed as an equal partner across business lines. Truly, an organization’s employee workforce requires the same strategic approach and vision as its other core business functions. So, whereas HR functions are more narrowed in scope, People Operations is more strategic and data-driven, placing purposeful focus on people and culture, and working to build a sense of community among colleagues. At Devereux, our goal is to serve as a valued and trusted strategic partner, helping centers/departments make the best possible people-based decisions that will benefit employees, the individuals we serve and the overall organization.

Keywords: HR Support, Human Resources, HR Assistant, HR Specialist, people operations, HR coordinator

Qualifications

Must Have Previous Experience

• Minimum of an Associates degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field of study; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 (one) year Human Resources experience required; two (2) years preferred; Experience using HRIS systems such as Oracle, MyAvatar, and proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Applications and database management.
• Experience processing worker's compensation claims, FMLA, and other leave of absence cases.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; customer service, relationship management, multi-tasking skills and ability to work independently are required.
• Some knowledge of state and federal employment law, benefits administration, credentialing 
• Valid Driver's License required; Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.

What is Devereux doing to support and protect the health and safety of our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. We adhere to all mandates and guidelines in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization and practice all protocols that protect the health and safety of our staff. To learn more of how Devereux is supporting and protecting our staff during the pandemic, please visit https://jobs.devereux.org/#covid .