Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company.  We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other.  And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities.  WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What we offer:

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan)
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Human Resources Specialist

The Human Resources Specialist works under the general supervision and guidance of the Director of Human Resources. The HR Specialist is responsible for talent acquisition and recruiting, as well as the day-to-day operations of the department, which includes administrative support, assuring compliance of the policies and providing direction to managers on the programs and policies of the Company, while always providing a high level of customer service to all employees. Some travel to visit branches and attend career fairs will be required.  

Job Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Director of Human Resources, Executive Team, Accounting and Payroll department as needed
• Master the onboarding process, from posting jobs to ensuring a smooth first 90 days  
• Post all open positions for the Company with all OFCCP mandated agencies, as well as for distributing resumes to corresponding hiring manager based on position requirements
• Create and maintain a recruiting strategy that branch offices can utilize
  • Work with branches to source, review and interview candidates when requested  
• Responsible for career fair/job fair registrations, organizing marketing material and trinkets allocation, and attending with Company representatives  
• Network with technical schools and high schools  
• Accountable for staying current with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regulations and initiating the changes needed at the branch offices as well as for completing the yearly government required documents and poster changes
• Responsible for responding to and tracking all Company unemployment claims and employment verification's
• Provide benefit administration support with enrollments, separations and open enrollment
• Employee file organization and maintenance  
• Perform other HR-related duties and assist with special projects as assigned  
• Offer suggestions on process improvement 

Job Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Human Resources experience is preferred  
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, or another related discipline is preferred    
• A good understanding of HR processes and legal requirements
• Recruiting experience preferred  
• Ability to work independently and utilize networking skills  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Detail-oriented and able to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
• Possess effective communication skills with the ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
• Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion  
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, reference and background check  

The salary range for this position starts at $50-65k per year, depending on experience  

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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