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HR Specialist Jobs in Lincoln, NE at Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest
Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest is a full-service electrical and low voltage contractor located in Arizona, Iowa, Nebraska, and Utah. With a Commitment to Excellence, Commonwealth uses a combination of disciplines, expertise, and our four core values (Customers, Employees, Character, and Mastery) to serve our customers with the highest quality of work. We employ hundreds of skilled employees nationwide, so if you are interested in becoming part of our team, keep on reading!
What We Offer:
Employee Ownership: As employee owners, a key component to our company culture is that every team member has a stake in our success. Your hard work directly contributes to the growth and prosperity of the company, and you share in the rewards.
Work-Life Balance: We understand how important work-life balance and personal wellbeing are, which is why we’re committed to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both—because when you thrive, we all do.
Benefits: Qualified employees are offered comprehensive and competitive benefits package to protect them and their families from the unknown.
Mentorship: Each new team member is paired with a mentor who provides guidance, support, and valuable insights throughout your onboarding experience and beyond.
Career Development: With access to continuous learning opportunities and training programs, you can advance your career and stay at the forefront of industry innovations.
Leadership Development: Whether you are just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, we provide opportunities for leadership development to provide you the tools and support you need to succeed.
Position Summary:
The HR Specialist plays a key role in supporting the growth of both the Commonwealth Human Resources team and the broader company by providing essential procedural and operational assistance to the Human Resources team. This role is ideal for individuals starting their HR career and looking to gain hands-on experience in a variety of HR functions. The HR Specialist assists with day-to-day tasks such as maintaining employee records, supporting onboarding efforts, benefits reconciliation and execution, and helping ensure HR processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Primary Responsibilities:
Oversees the on-boarding procedure by monitoring background checks and/or motor vehicle records, ensuring compliance with drug/alcohol screening, and updating new hire documentation as required.
Manages the electronic on-boarding system and personnel file system appropriately.
Coordinates with payroll to set up new hires in the payroll system.
Administers the Learning Management System (LMS) new hire training as assigned.
Communicates, when appropriate and necessary, regarding new hires
Monitors the completion of the I9 form by new hires.
Produces employee identification badges using the provided data.
Assists with the monthly reconciliation of benefits billing statements
Generates and uploads weekly reports pertaining to 401k plans and other employee benefits.
Contributes to assigned compensation surveys by extracting reports from the system and responding to standardized inquiries.
Monitors annual driving record reviews.
Assists with semi-annual review of accuracy of personnel data.
Supports the implementation of employee engagement surveys as directed.
Exemplify, promote and foster our purpose of Committed to Excellence through our Core Values of Customers, Employees, Character and Mastery.
All other duties as assigned and required
Required Qualifications:
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent record keeping and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Education and Experience:
High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or the like is preferred.
0-3 years within an HR role is preferred.
Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other status covered under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Title: HR Specialist
Company: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest
Location: Lincoln, NE
