SAK Construction has is looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our growing team in O'Fallon, MO. The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for supporting HR functions with a focus on benefits administration, record-keeping, and other administrative tasks. Additionally, this position will provide backup support for reception duties. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General HR Administration and Record-Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases, ensuring data integrity.
• Process HR-related documentation including, but not limited to, employment verifications, status changes, unemployment claims, and leave requests.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team, including scheduling meetings, preparing HR-related documents, and handling correspondence.
• Engage in and contribute to the company event and wellness committees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Benefits Administration:

• Process benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations in a timely manner.
• Work with payroll to ensure accurate deductions and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with developing and delivering benefits education materials.
• Audit benefit billing and enrollments.
• Assist with tracking union member benefits eligibility.
• Assist employees with benefit-related questions and issues, timely and accurately.

Leave of Absence Administration:

• Assist with employee leave of absence programs including FMLA, disability, and other leaves of absence.
• Assist with processing leave of absence requests, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with tracking and managing leave balances, providing employees with accurate information about their leave status.
• Communicate with employees and managers regarding leave policies, procedures, and status updates.
• Serve as liaison with treating provider, insurance companies, employee(s) and any other involved entity to obtain clarification on documentation submitted to human resources.

General Administrative Support:

• Assist with distribution of employee shirts and hats.
• Provide backup support for reception duties including greeting visitors, answering and directing phone calls, and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on the operational needs of the organization.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with benefits and leave of absence administration.
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy.
• Works comfortably with little to no supervision during busy times.
• Understands sense of urgency and can demonstrate initiative.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High proficiency in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized and meet changing deadlines.
• Maintain staff confidentiality.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working in a construction/manufacturing setting.
• PHR or SHRM-CP Certification.
• Experience with GoCo HRIS and/or Vista by Viewpoint.
• Experience with union and non-union employers.