Senior human resources specialist job description

Age of Learning is the leading education technology innovator, creating engaging and effective learning resources to help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. Our research-based digital education programs have proven efficacy in increasing children's learning gains, and our curriculum is developed by an experienced team of education experts. Age of Learning's flagship product, ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy, is an award-winning comprehensive curriculum for children. The company's School Solutions Programs include My Math Academy , an adaptive, personalized program that helps students master foundational math concepts, and My Reading Academy™, which helps young learners become fluent readers and build a foundation for reading comprehension and literacy. With over 10 billion learning activities completed by more than 50 million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children. To learn more about Age of Learning, visit www.AgeofLearning.com.

Age of Learning, Inc., is looking for a Senior Specialist, HR Compliance, who will have a broad range of responsibilities in supporting and leading the company's compliance obligations and day-to-day operations within the HR function. This position is part of a collaborative team working with cross-functional partners, researching laws and regulations, completing required audits and reporting, managing vendor relationships, and assisting with human resource projects. Critical to this role is the ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive situations with sound judgment and discretion

Responsibilities:Build sustainable relationships, trust, and integrity through open and interactive communication both internally and externally Engage and assist employees and the HR team with a professional, congenial, and service-minded work ethic and attitude Provide timely, focused advice and guidance to the HR team concerning relevant legislation and regulatory obligations Consult with the AofL legal team and advise HR leadership and management on compliance matters Process, adjudicate, and manage candidate background screenings Manage, communicate, and track employee compliance training; Harassment Prevention, FCRA, Mandated Reporter, etc. Lead efforts, conduct and manage internal HR audits; I9s, personnel files, wage and hour and labor law compliance, etc. Facilitate and manage internal immigration administrative functions and support external immigration vendor; POC for employee communications, document tracking, management, PERM labor certification process, reporting, etc. Research, gather data, and track compliance with employment laws; wage and hour, terminations, training, required notices, etc., across all AofL employee states Act as the Company's COVID POC; maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, and manage employee communications and case management Assist and work with Benefits Manager in researching and gathering data on leave of absence laws across all AofL employee states Prepare, complete, and manage external HR audits and compliance reporting; OSHA, DIR, EEO-1, EEO-1 Component 2, CA Pay Data, etc.Stay up to date with applicable OSHA, Cal-OSHA, and OSHA-Approved state plans laws, and regulations Identify, investigate, and report compliance issues, irregularities, and potential non-compliance violations, and facilitate continuous improvement opportunities Stay current with agency updates, and association publications, attend compliance training, and participate in best practice meetings/seminars Update, edit and maintain HR compliance information on the internal wiki (Confluence) Continuously look for ways to streamline and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of processes Assist with other department audits and HR projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Workforce Development, or a related field preferred Minimum of 4 years of Human Resources experience with an emphasis on compliance Highly organized with the ability to multitask, and prioritize for efficiency Works well under pressure, in faced paced and changing environments Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to different communication styles Excellent interpersonal skills with the capability and desire to work within a collaborative team Assertive problem solver and proactive individual who takes initiative Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and professionalism Ability to navigate and learn new software and systems quickly Microsoft Office intermediate skill level (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Age of Learning currently provides:
• 80% - 90% of health and welfare benefit premiums
• A 401(k) program with employer match
• 15 paid vacation days, 11 observed national paid holidays plus 9 sick days
• Our flexible work culture means 2 or more days in the office (hybrid) or 100% fully remote options available for most positions
• Team bonding events and a highly collaborative environment
• Access to our internal DEI Task Force that focuses on ensuring our products represent all children on a global scale
• Opportunities for professional growth through professional learning and development programs
• Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment in addition to an inclusive and supportive company culture

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!

Do you have a history of exerting influence to create positive change, have the ability to wear multiple hats, and enjoy drawing on different facets of your knowledge and skills? If so, Materion Corporation would like to discuss our Senior Human Resources and Employee Relations Specialist opportunity with you!

You will have the opportunity to:
Deliver high impact HR processes, including employee relations, hourly staffing, new hire onboarding, employee performance management and regulatory compliance Support HR programs and services that enable the business to achieve growth and performance goals Work with supervisors and managers for day-to-day HR related matters Provide support and advice on progressive discipline to ensure adherence to company policies and regulations Build positive relationships across all levels in a high tech manufacturing facility Assure legal and regulatory compliance. Keep abreast of employment law changes and trends that impact the business Participate in HR continuous improvement initiatives

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Human Resource Specialist or Generalist role preferably within a manufacturing setting Strong employee relations skills Knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines. Knowledge of federal and state employment and benefit laws Flexible and able to pivot priorities in a fast-paced setting Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Proficient computer skills including Excel and other Microsoft Office ApplicationsAble to travel and open to relocation for future career opportunities

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion's business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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About A&M
Alvarez & Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. With almost 8,000 professionals based in 70+ locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.

Position Overview
The Senor HR Specialist is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. This role is responsible for acting as an advisor to leaders and staff, will be an advocate for employees and will be responsible for supporting assigned client group The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The Senior HR Specialist maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.

Responsibilities
Partner with the business in all people matters and gain a deep understanding of the business. Consult with senior leaders to drive change, improve organizational effectiveness, identify areas of development and implement people strategies Proactively address employee relations issues with leaders and provide guidance on how to handle, ensuring consistency in approach and mitigating risk for the firm Partner with leaders on the performance management process to Identify trends; initiate and drive plans to resolve complex issues in the areas of training, compensation, staffing, and employee relations to ensure fairness and legal compliance.Leverage tools to provide metrics and reporting to the practice that will help drive people decisions such as recruiting metrics, engagement metrics, turnover metrics Collaborate with global HR team members across regions People Development - help leaders identify gaps in skills for team members, and work with leaders to create a plan to address Respond to employee issues/concerns regarding policies, staffing, and disciplinary actions, and provide feedback to functional managers to ensure appropriate action is taken.Partner with learning and development in the business and corporate to ensure that programs are addressing needs Work with Talent Acquisition resources, internally and in the business to ensure that candidate experience is good and that there is a thorough and consistent process Lead the coordination of all onboarding and off boarding of employees to ensure consistency, partnering with the national point person for the practice Leverage the A&M global technology platforms and other tools to maintain employee data for both regulatory, proposal, recruitment and reporting purposes.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree with a 3-4 years of HR experience Consultative approach when partnering with the practice Analytical reasoning and solution-focused problem solver with the ability to think critically and independently Self-motivated and disciplined individual with analytical skills; capability to work independently as well as in team Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and PowerPointWorkday experience is a plus

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and we foster inclusiveness. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Voluntary Inclusion
It is Alvarez & Marsal's policy to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.