Job Information
Rite of Passage HR SPECIALIST in Lewisville, Arkansas
Description
Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?
Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?
Do you want to build a career while making a difference in the world?
If this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re looking for a Human Resources Specialist at the Lewisville Juvenile Treatment Center in Lewisville, AR, an affiliate of Rite of Passage. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.
What you’ll do:
The Human Resources Specialist is primarily responsible for the oversight and maintenance of the Human Resources functions for the site to ensure that the Human Resources goals and objectives are met. The Human Resources Specialist reports to the site Program Director and their Regional/District Human Resources Director.
To be considered, you should:
Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
Have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business or related field and two years of Human Resources experience; or six years of equivalent experience as a Human Resources Generalist may be substituted. Master’s degree, certification and/or PHR are preferred.
Have a minimum of two years of human resources experience in employee relations, training and/or employment and knowledge of Federal and State employment law, Human Resources policies and practices and governmental licensing requirements.
Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
The Perks:
Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 days of employment.
Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.
Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
Free Meals on shift.
Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.
Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 40 programs in 16 states!
Tuition Assistance.
Apply today and help us make a difference in the lives of youth!
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
- High School or better
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration
Experience
Required
- 1-3 year: Must be knowledgeable regarding basic employment law and Human Resources policies and practices.
Preferred
- Good interpersonal skills including the ability to interview potential employees if required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)