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Company

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) · 10 hours ago

Human Resources Specialist

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$38K/yr - $52K/yr

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Responsibilities

Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications

Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs

Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development

Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff

Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance

Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law

Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information

Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions

Records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

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Human Resources ManagementPayroll ProcessingEmployment Law KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteHRIS ProficiencyPayroll Software ProficiencyTime Management Skills

Required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems

Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)

Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Company

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

Contact Government Services strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees