Human Resources Specialist (Recruiting) - Legal Services of North Florida
Pensacola, FL 32501
About the Job
Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a Human Resources Specialist (Recruiting) role to support the expansion and growth of the firm. Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. LSNF handles more than 8,900 cases a year and does not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of a non-profit law firm, with 120+ employees in seven offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance. Work independently and as part of a team to obtain positive results for clients with a focus on civil law matters such as family law, disaster recovery, veterans' legal services, victims' advocacy, public benefits, and real property law.
The Human Resources Specialist (Recruiting) will report to the Human Resources Director and play a crucial role in the law firm's growth and expansion. The main focus for this HR Specialist is responsible for the full recruitment cycle, including identifying potential candidates, screening applications, conducting interviews, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers, ensuring the firm attracts and hires top talent to fill open positions by utilizing various sourcing strategies and adhering to organization policies and employment laws; they often collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand specific needs and effectively manage the recruitment process. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for attracting and retaining top talent.
Key duties include:
- Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates
- Collaborate with hiring managers and provide guidance throughout the hiring process
- Assist with updating the applicant tracking system to ensure accurate and compliant records
- Assist with on-boarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth and welcoming transition into the company
- Conduct new employee orientations and ensure all required documentation is completed accurately
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
- Two years of experience with a strong focus on recruiting and hiring
- Solid understanding of HR best practices and knowledge of employment laws and regulations
- Experience with an HRIS and applicant tracking systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with a keen attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- SHRM or PHP certification is a plus
Salary offers depend on experience. Applicants with minimum qualifications can expect an entry salary of $45,000. Candidates with more experience can expect a higher salary depending on experience. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:
- Full-time is 35 hours a week
- Offices open to public Monday - Thursday
- Immediate paid time off includes holidays, sick leave, and personal leave
- Personal or vacation leave earnings equal 2.4 weeks a year and after two years, increases to four weeks per year
- 100% fully paid health insurance for employee & dependent children after 60 days of employment
- Employer paid life insurance policy of $25,000
- Employer contributes 6% to retirement/ 401K plan, after one year of full-time service, no match required
- Additional voluntary options of dental, vision, term life, disability, and other insurance coverage is also available
- Flexible Work Plans including remote work options are available after 6 months of employment
Applicants must complete Legal Services of North Florida online employment application and submit a resume to be considered for this position.
This company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.
Source : Legal Services of North Florida