Human Resource Manager

NextStudent’s Administration department is looking for an experienced, professional, team-spirited Human Resources Manager to join our HR/Payroll  group.

 

NextStudent, www.nextstudent.com, is dedicated to helping students and their families find affordable ways to pay for college. NextStudent offers one-on-one education finance counseling and features a portfolio of highly competitive education finance products and services, including a free online scholarship search engine and private student loans. Our office in north Phoenix is growing and is currently home to 265 employees, half of whom work in our highly professional call center.

 

Job Summary

 

You’re an expert at employee relations, a manager for others to emulate, a multi-tasker extraordinaire, the one people vent to, not the one who vents. You have the ability to read people and situations, to think on your feet, and to provide proper and correct advice on the spot. Your calm demeanor welcomes manager consultation and diminishes employee tension. If the going gets tough, you’re eager to take the lead and jump right in. You’re meticulous at documenting any and all employee meetings.

 

You know the rules because you’re a master at enforcing them properly with confidence and conviction. Even though you have that inviting personality, you know HR can be a lonely world where close inter-company friendships are taboo. You know the effect a termination can have, and you know when a suspension is better.

 

You work effectively with management, not against it. You have a sophisticated sense of composure and leadership. You can be understanding, direct, creative, strong, and corporate. You know all aspects of HR and keep abreast of new policies. In the event that an issue arises, you can provide immediate guidance and then follow up with well-researched facts. You have the magic HR touch: Everything that crosses your desk is positively or appropriately resolved. 

 

You work extremely well with others, but you’re self-disciplined enough to run the show on your own. You know your boundaries but have the ability to offer the assistance and support that let others shine. No task is beneath you. If there’s data entry or filing to be done, you willingly offer to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. You follow through on what’s expected, and then give even more. 

 

You’re infinitely adaptable to quick-changing situations, big personalities, and unexpected one-of-a-kind events. You don’t buckle under pressure. You’re looking for the place to call home, where you can fine-tune your talents and be continually challenged to do more and do better for the good of the company as a whole.

 

Do you have what it takes?



ONGOING JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 Partner with employees and management to communicate various HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulationsRespond to employee-relations issues such as employee grievances, inter-office conflict, harassment allegations, and complaints regarding civil rightsAssist line management with progressive discipline and termination processesPrescreen and interview job applicants, maintain EEO records, and prepare government reports related to EEO compliance or other HR functionsStay current with changes to federal, state, and case law, and monitor labor-law updates and newsletters for shifts and developments that affect HRComply with federal, state, and out-of-state employment laws, with a readiness to handle national expansionManage FLSA compliance, multi-state payroll reporting, and garnishments to earningsClassify exempt- and non-exempt–level employees, and conduct new hire orientationAssist with benefit administration, new enrollment, open enrollment, HIPAA and COBRA compliance, 401(k) monitoring, and annual 401(k) compliance testingMaintain HRIS, reporting, and verifications of employment Report on worker’s compensation, OSHA, and unemployment claimsDocument workforce incidents and maintain recordsServe as neutral party for conflict resolution and employee exit interviewsMaintain and manage employee file systemComply with federal and multi-state records retention requirementsAssist with payroll processing in ADPManage multi-level and departmental job descriptions

REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

 5+ years of exempt-level work history in HR management with strong employee-relations experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or PHR certification with a bachelor’s degreeAbility to communicate effectively and diplomatically with individuals and groups at all company levels, both on paper and face-to-faceAbility to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues Must have sound judgment and the ability to effectively resolve problems or issues by making recommendations that are consistent with company standards, practices, policies, procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive situations and materialsKnowledge of benefit administration, including health, dental, life, and 401KBackground in employment law and other government compliance regulations preferred ADP experience a plusIntermediate computer skills to include Microsoft OfficeResearch and analytical skills, and the ability to critically assess and synthesize information from multiple sources Team-player attitude a mustMust have the ability to prioritize, manage multiple simultaneous assignments, and be organized, highly flexible, self-motivated, and proactive in a fast-paced, unpredictable work environment

NextStudent offers a casual work environment and full benefits. For consideration, apply on-line https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=41720 

Please apply only if you meet the listed requirements. Applications submitted that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

 No phone calls or agencies, please.