HR Specialist

Highlight of the job

We are hiring a Human Resources Specialist to join our expanding organization, working out of our US corporate office in north-central Phoenix. 

This individual will provide support to our HR team and EPCOR’s growing US workforce of 600+ employees, in areas including recruitment, onboarding, employee rewards and recognition, reporting, and training coordination.

What you’d be responsible for

• Perform onboarding activities for new employees including coordinating new hire paperwork, ordering computer and cell phones, requesting network set-up, Oracle and folder access, Purchase Cards and supporting other related new hire needs. 
• Assist Talent Acquisition team as required, including position creation and coordination with Payroll for new hires.
• Prepare new hire items including New Employee Toolkits, Log-in Information sheets, Organizational Charts, coordinate office space if needed.
• Conduct New Employee Orientation (both in person and virtually)
• Prepare documentation for transfers, rate changes, manager changes, or other personnel actions.
• Problem solve any issues related to new hires onboarding or set up issues.
• Assist with monthly Headcount and month-end reports
• Perform data requests for information ensuring high level of accuracy from various sources.
• Prepare and process Employee awards (service awards, SPOT & other recognition awards)
• Prepare and process certification pay and tuition reimbursements
• Schedule and coordinate on-site Certification training in corporate office
• Reconcile invoices (background checks, staffing agencies, storage units)
• Primary support to monitor and escalate inquiries sent to the HR Inbox and HR Fax
• Order and post annual compliance posters for each facility
• Nominate and facilitate Best Places to Work campaign
• Support the Summer Student or Intern related programs
• Take badge photos of new hires; make ID badges
• Assist Payroll with distribution of live paychecks, assist Accounts Payable with distribution of P-Cards
• Assist team with career events, health fairs, biometrics events
• Assist team with employment verifications and unemployment claims

What’s required to be successful

• Associates degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications or a related field
• Minimum of four years administrative or human resources experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to create presentations, organizational charts, data manipulation and pivot tables, v-look ups and Excel reports. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks within deadlines
• Collaborative team player with strong customer service skills to support the managers and employees.
• Dependable and professional individual who understands the essential need to maintain confidential information.

Other important facts about this job

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (including criminal, driving, and educational) and professional reference checks is required.
• Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required.