Human Resources Specialist
About Us:
Founded in 1969, TAVIS Corporation is an aerospace manufacturing company that offers a peaceful campus-like setting located in the rural town of Mariposa, nestled in the Sierra Foothills, only a short drive from Yosemite National Park. We are a major supplier of highly accurate, rugged and reliable pressure transducers for the Satellite, Launch Vehicle, Spacecraft, and Aircraft industries. Our commitment is to provide the best products and services possible, which meets or exceeds requirements, while continuously improving our management system.
Imagine the sense of accomplishment when you see something you designed or built traveling to the sun on Solar Probe, or helping propel astronauts to Deep Space. Imagine being part of a team, a hardware manufacturing organization that was an integral part, from inception to completion, of America's Space Launch System or the Orion space capsule. Imagine the feeling while watching the launch, landing and data collection of the Mars InSight Probe, knowing you've helped make history and expand the human knowledge of our universe.
Come join our team and be a part of the next adventurous program to put humans deeper into space than ever before and possibly on the surface of Mars for an even greater "giant leap". If you love the idea of working in the environment of a custom manufacturing and high-tech engineering facility, this position will be great for you.
PRIME RESPONSIBILITY:
Under the general supervision of the Accounting & Finance Manager, will lead and direct the routine functions including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Conduct full hiring process of employees, including recruitments, interviews, verifying work-history, references, benefit enrollment and completing New Employee Orientation process.
- Manage/update the Employee Handbook as Policies and Procedures change.
- Provides input to create strategic human resources policies for the company.
- Assist employees with time off / leave request questions including FMLA, STD, LTD and completion of other leaves of absence documentation and process.
- Coordinate Open Enrollment with broker and notify employees to ensure they have time to review their benefits and consider any changes to make for the next plan year.
- Perform yearly review of benefits package, pricing, meet with broker; have President review/approve
- Monitor/Implement new Laws and Regulations including, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family Leave, Disability, etc.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Recruitment:
a. Update advertisements through Indeed, LinkedIn, Gazette, Tavis website and other job posting websites
b. Schedule interviews and prepare appropriate paperwork
c. Assist manger throughout process ensuring compliance and consistent interview questions
d. Assemble personnel file using checklist
e. Create offer letter and place signed copy in official personnel file
f. Work with departmental IT and others to obtain appropriate access
g. Refer employee to registration link for New Hire Benefits Enrollment as well as trainings through the Employee Portal.
- Assist managers with the performance review process including goal setting and completion of 90-day reviews, annual reviews, etc.
- Support managers/supervisors with documentation for complaints
- Submit first report of injury documentation for Workers Compensation and respond to additional information related to work-related injuries.
- Assist employees with problematic insurance claims.
- Terminations:
a. Execute all employee termination procedures, including advising employees of their rights and any benefits they are entitled to
b. Provide COBRA and benefit continuation information to employee
c. Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee separation only if an employee voluntarily resigns
- Payroll:
a. Process payroll on a regular basis, as well as bonuses and unscheduled checks as needed.
b. Complete review and approval of timesheets once managers have submitted
c. Enter employee time off, increases, changes to benefits and taxes.
d. Handle direct deposits and paper checks
e. Maintain accurate bank and direct deposit information for employees.
f. Update and review payroll spreadsheets.
g. Generate payroll reports weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
h. Pay 401k, Federal Tax, State Tax, and Garnishments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Read, write and understand English at a level necessary to perform the duties of this position.
- Follow detailed oral and written instructions.
- Intermediate in Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability to work independently.
- Capable of physical requirements of walking about offices; extended periods of desk, office, computer work.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.
- Candidate will be subject to a background check as applicable by state law.
- Communicate to department heads and employees of information regarding personnel matters.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Any combination of education and experience that would establish possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above. Normally, a high school diploma or equivalent, with three to five years of Human Resources experience.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS (please only apply if you meet this requirement):
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
EOE:
TAVIS Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with TAVIS is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Benefits:
TAVIS Corporation offers benefits such as medical coverage, life insurance protection, 401(k) with matching, profit-sharing plan, and a vacation and holiday program. Employees can also opt to buy group rate insurance for Aflac, vision and dental.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
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