HR SPECIALIST at Cactus Petes Resort Casino in Jackpot, NV

Summary: Cactus Petes Resort Casino, part of PENN Entertainment, is seeking an HR Specialist to support their benefits administration and organizational development initiatives. The role includes executing day-to-day benefits functions, assisting with new hire paperwork, and facilitating communication within the property. Responsibilities: - Executes the day-to-day benefits administrative function with primary focus on ACA compliance, benefits related activities, and support/resolution of team member and property HR group’s benefits and system related matters - Assists with the coordination of annual open enrollment and wellness events at the property - Assists team members with enrollment and navigating the Alight website - Streamlines training and organizational development activities aligned with the property’s training initiatives - Creates and prints training materials including manuals, handouts and audio/visual training aids - Promotes and supports all Organizational Development activities and programs - Facilitates communication and information exchange that supports property initiatives by hanging posters and rotating them out when messaging has expired, posting messages on ITV, Penn Connect, Teams, and email - Create brochures, flyers, posters, training presentation materials and manuals, etc. to promote corporate initiatives. Write, edit and design announcements - Assists in the maintenance of the HRIS as assigned - Enters data and ensures integrity in the data collected and recorded for separations, personnel transactions, and HRIS/Payroll alignment - Assists with paycheck distribution and tracking of checks mailed or distributed in HR - Maintains I9 information, ensuring that employees are following work authorization rules and regulations - Assists with new hire paperwork and proper processing of new hires - Creates employee ID and nametag, creation of lunch accounts, and issue of uniforms - Posts jobs and update status of candidates within the online applicant tracking systems (iCIMS) - Source, screen and interview candidates to fill existing and future job openings through visits to college campuses, consultation with agencies, and contacts within the industry and larger community - Communicates internal open positions and process with internal candidates - Perform routine audits as requested - Performs specialized or confidential administrative duties, including researching data and preparing reports as needed - Responsible for inputting and maintaining employee records - Ensuring behavior and appearance are following established standards - Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff - Participates in meetings and training as required - Maintains complete confidentiality of all company information at all times - Perform necessary follow-ups to meet established objectives and assist with reminders of commitments and deadlines - Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards - Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred - Advanced level skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint - Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner - Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate - Ability to learn new systems quickly - Experience in a professional office environment, preferably utilizing clerical skills - Customer service experience - Proficient in vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and proofreading - Must be able to compose and prepare correspondence appropriate for the Human Resources Department - Ability to operate office equipment including a photocopier, fax machine and calculator - Excellent telephone manners and techniques - Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team environment - Comfort with flexibility in priorities and work assignments a must - Must approach team member questions and concerns in a caring, confidential and helpful manner Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience in a human resources office preferred - Previous HRIS experience. Experience with Ultipro and iCIMS strongly preferred Required Skills: HRIS experience, MS Excel, iCIMS Important Skills: Customer service, Benefits administration Nice-to-Have Skills: Office equipment operation Benefits: Day 1 Benefits, 401k Program, Company Perks, Career Opportunities, Advancement Programs, Scholarships