Human Resource Specialist - Firm Services at Horne LLP in Ridgeland, Mississippi

Job Description:

HORNE, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, is seeking a Human Resource Specialist. The Human Resource Specialist will perform daily functions related to updating the HRIS system with employee changes, onboarding and off-boarding employee, support administering benefit programs and leaves of absence, and enforcing company policies and practices.

HORNE, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, is seeking a Human Resource Specialist. The Human Resource Specialist will perform daily functions related to updating the HRIS system with employee changes, onboarding and off-boarding employees, support administering benefit programs and leaves of absence, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Onboarding and off-boarding employees including employee eligibility verifications.


• Assist the Life Events process in the HRIS system including inquiries from employees.


• Serve as backup for employment and benefits-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate HR staff.


• Perform routine tasks required to update HRIS system for all team member changes including status, compensation and jobs.


• Provide support to administer and execute human resource programs including, but not limited to, benefits and company policies.


• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.


• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.


• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.


• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.


• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the firm’s HRIS (UltiPro) and performance management systems (Reflektive).

 Education and Experience:

• At least one to three years of human resources experience required.


• Bachelor’s degree (Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field) or equivalent years of experience preferred.


• SHRM-CP a plus.

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