Human Resource Specialist

Role overview

The Human Resource Specialist supports a single location by managing day-to-day HR administration and contributing to special assignments for the site and region as assigned by the manager.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring activities such as posting jobs, helping run job fairs, screening resumes, conducting phone screens, and arranging interviews with hiring managers.
• Lead new-employee orientation sessions.
• Create and maintain employee personnel files in line with legal and compliance requirements.
• Handle daily payroll tasks, including time entry, employee payroll maintenance, and weekly payroll closeout.
• Track vacation balances, leave absences, and bonus accruals, and process commissions when needed.
• Support new-hire and open-enrollment benefits administration.
• Assist with compliance documentation, including E-Verify, affirmative action records, FMLA paperwork, and workers’ compensation first reports of injury.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and support the Facility Safety Officer when needed.
• Help managers administer the labor contract, including corrective actions, grievance responses, and meeting notes for grievance discussions.
• Perform periodic HR audits to confirm policies and procedures are being followed.
• Deliver training sessions when requested.
• Take on special projects directed by the Regional Human Resources Manager.

Skills and qualifications

• Comfort using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work confidently with company systems such as Ultimus, UltiPro, Riskmaster, CRS, and related tools.
• Strong people skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Bilingual ability is preferred but not mandatory.

Education and experience

• High school diploma is required.
• Associate degree from an accredited college is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in human resources is required.
• Willingness to work toward a professional HR certification is expected.

Working conditions

This is an exempt position based in an indoor office environment, with occasional visits to the industrial plant floor of a laundry facility, service center, or depot. The role may require sitting, standing, walking, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, reading, seeing, speaking, and hearing, along with occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. Travel may occasionally be needed by car, and in some cases by plane for training sessions or corporate meetings.

Reporting line

The role reports to the General Manager and has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Regional Human Resources Manager.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA/HSA options.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Additional information

Benefits may differ for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Employment is contingent on successful completion of background screening and drug screening. Alsco Uniforms is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. The company also states that applicants’ rights under federal employment laws are available through the Department of Labor’s Know Your Rights notice. The posting was revised on 04/29/2022.

About the company

Alsco Uniforms has served customers since 1889 and is a global leader in uniform and linen rental services, supporting more than 350,000 customers across 13 countries. The company emphasizes customer service, operational support, workforce diversity, and career growth.